Blue, White and Perfect
“Mike Shayne battles smugglers and spies to keep them in the U.S.A. It's his most dangerous assignment!”
Synopsis
In order to win back his girlfriend, Mike Shayne promises to give up his detective practice and get a job as riveter in an aircraft plant. He quickly finds himself investigating the theft of industrial diamonds from the plant's safe and, utilizing a variety of false identities, traces them first to a dress factory and later to a Hawaii-bound ocean liner. Escaping several attempts on his life, he is able to uncover a Nazi smuggling ring, but the location of the missing diamonds continues to elude him.
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Top Cast
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Lloyd Nolan
Michael Shayne
Mary Beth Hughes
Merle Garland
George Reeves
Juan Arturo O'Hara
Helene Reynolds
Helen Shaw
Steven Geray
Vanderhoefen
Henry Victor
Rudolf Hagerman
Curt Bois
Friedrich Gerber, alias Nappy Dubois
Marie Blake
Ethel
Emmett Vogan
Charlie
Mae Marsh
Mrs. Bertha Toby
Frank Orth
Mr. Toby
Ivan Lebedeff
Alexis Fournier
Wade Boteler
Judge
Charles Trowbridge
Capt. Brown
Edward Earle
First Officer Richards
Cliff Clark
Inspector Peterson
Arthur Loft
Joseph P. McCordy
Ann Doran
Miss Hoffman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel G. Engel
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Blue, White and Perfect
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert I. Leeds
Samuel G. Engel, Borden Chase, Brett Halliday
Cyril J. Mockridge
Glen MacWilliams
Alfred Day
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert I. Leeds
Director
Samuel G. Engel
Screenplay
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Alfred Day
Editor
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue, White and Perfect
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue, White and Perfect about?
In order to win back his girlfriend, Mike Shayne promises to give up his detective practice and get a job as riveter in an aircraft plant. He quickly finds himself investigating the theft of industrial diamonds from the plant's safe and, utilizing a variety of false identities, traces them first to a dress factory and later to a Hawaii-bound ocean liner. Escaping several attempts on his life, he is able to uncover a Nazi smuggling ring, but the location of the missing diamonds continues to elude him.
Who directed Blue, White and Perfect?
Blue, White and Perfect was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
Who stars in Blue, White and Perfect?
The principal cast of Blue, White and Perfect includes Lloyd Nolan, Mary Beth Hughes, George Reeves, Helene Reynolds, Steven Geray.
When was Blue, White and Perfect released and how long is it?
Blue, White and Perfect was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Blue, White and Perfect?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue, White and Perfect was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue, White and Perfect?
Blue, White and Perfect holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).