The Adventurous Blonde
“Gangway for Torchy! She's Goin' to Town!”
Synopsis
The third of nine Torchy Blane movies. Angry that police detective Steve McBride (Barton MacLane) is giving preferential treatment to his reporter-fiancée, Torchy Blane (Glenda Farrell), reporters from a rival newspaper plan a fake murder with the idea that Torchy's paper will print the story and look foolish. The tables are turned when the fake murder turns out to be the genuine article.
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Glenda Farrell
Torchy Blane
Barton MacLane
Det. Lt. Steve McBride
Anne Nagel
Grace Brown
Tom Kennedy
Detective Gahagan
George E. Stone
Pete, a Reporter
Natalie Moorhead
Theresa Gray
William Hopper
Matt, a Reporter
Charley Foy
Dud, lead reporter
Anderson Lawler
Hugo Brand
Bobby Watson
Mugsy, a reporter
Charles Cahill Wilson
Mortimer Gray
Virginia Brissac
Helen Hammond (poses as "Aunt Jenny")
Leyland Hodgson
Harvey Hammond
Raymond Hatton
Editor Maxie Monkhouse
Frank Shannon
Captain McTavish
Jimmy Conlin
Dr. Bolger, coroner
Jeff York
Dr. Nally
James Adamson
Porter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Robertson White, David Diamond
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson, Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Adventurous Blonde
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Robertson White, David Diamond
Howard Jackson, Heinz Roemheld
Arthur L. Todd
Frank Magee
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Robertson White
Screenplay
David Diamond
Screenplay
Frank McDonald
Director
Frank Magee
Editor
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventurous Blonde
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What is The Adventurous Blonde about?
The third of nine Torchy Blane movies. Angry that police detective Steve McBride (Barton MacLane) is giving preferential treatment to his reporter-fiancée, Torchy Blane (Glenda Farrell), reporters from a rival newspaper plan a fake murder with the idea that Torchy's paper will print the story and look foolish. The tables are turned when the fake murder turns out to be the genuine article.
Who directed The Adventurous Blonde?
The Adventurous Blonde was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in The Adventurous Blonde?
The principal cast of The Adventurous Blonde includes Glenda Farrell, Barton MacLane, Anne Nagel, Tom Kennedy, George E. Stone.
When was The Adventurous Blonde released and how long is it?
The Adventurous Blonde was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adventurous Blonde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventurous Blonde was composed by Howard Jackson, Heinz Roemheld.