Torchy Blane in Panama
“America's nosiest news-hawk goes plane nuts as she risks her neck to land... a killer!”
Synopsis
Torchy, Steve, and Gahagan are on the trail of a bank robber aboard an ocean liner traveling from New York to L.A. via the Panama Canal.
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Top Cast
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Lola Lane
Torchy Blane
Paul Kelly
Detective Lieutenant Steve 'Stevie' McBride
Tom Kennedy
Detective Gahagan
Anthony Averill
Stanley 'Stan' Crafton
Larry Williams
Reporter Bill 'Billy' Canby
Betty Compson
Kitty, Gomez's Moll
Hugh O'Connell
Skinner
Jimmy Conlin
Botkin (as James Conlon)
Joe Cunningham
Maxie
Frank Shannon
Captain McTavish
Eric Stanley
Captain Donald McDonald
John Ridgely
Sparks (as John Ridgeley)
George Guhl
Desk Sergeant Graves
George Regas
Gomez
Jack Mower
Ship's Officer
James Nolan
Ship's Officer Nelson
John Harron
Aviator
Gino Corrado
Club Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bricker
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Torchy Blane in Panama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens
George Bricker, Anthony Coldeway, Frederick Nebel
Howard Jackson
Tony Gaudio
Thomas Pratt
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
George Bricker
Screenplay
William Clemens
Director
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torchy Blane in Panama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Torchy Blane in Panama about?
Torchy, Steve, and Gahagan are on the trail of a bank robber aboard an ocean liner traveling from New York to L.A. via the Panama Canal.
Who directed Torchy Blane in Panama?
Torchy Blane in Panama was directed by William Clemens.
Who stars in Torchy Blane in Panama?
The principal cast of Torchy Blane in Panama includes Lola Lane, Paul Kelly, Tom Kennedy, Anthony Averill, Larry Williams.
When was Torchy Blane in Panama released and how long is it?
Torchy Blane in Panama was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Torchy Blane in Panama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Torchy Blane in Panama was composed by Howard Jackson.
Is Torchy Blane in Panama based on a book or true story?
Torchy Blane in Panama is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Frederick Nebel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Torchy Blane in Panama?
Torchy Blane in Panama holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).