My Favorite Brunette
“He's a hilarious hawkshaw... with a case on Dottie!”
Synopsis
Ronnie Jackson is a lowly baby photographer who secretly fantasizes about being a private detective. When a lovely baroness actually mistakes him for one and asks him to help locate her missing husband, Baron Montay, Ronnie finds himself agreeing. Several days later he is on death row whiling away the hours until his execution by recounting to a group of reporters the bizarre tale of how he ended up there.
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Bob Hope
Ronnie Jackson
Dorothy Lamour
Baroness Carlotta Montay
Peter Lorre
Kismet
Lon Chaney Jr.
Willie
John Hoyt
Dr. Lundau
Charles Dingle
Major Simon Montague
Reginald Denny
James Collins
Frank Puglia
Baron Montay
Ann Doran
Miss Rogers
Willard Robertson
Prison Warden
Jack La Rue
Tony
Charles Arnt
Crawford
Anthony Caruso
First Man on Death Row (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Henri - Head Waiter (uncredited)
Jack Rube Clifford
Prison Guard Captain (uncredited)
Charles Cooley
Waiter (uncredited)
Bing Crosby
Harry (uncredited)
Boyd Davis
Mr. Dawson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Rose, Edmund Beloin
- Original Score
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Original Title
- My Favorite Brunette
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Hope Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Jack Rose, Edmund Beloin, Bob Hope
Robert Emmett Dolan
Lionel Lindon
Ellsworth Hoagland
Daniel Dare, Bob Hope
Department Leadership Roster
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
Daniel Dare
Producer
Robert Emmett Dolan
Original Music Composer
Bob Hope
Writer
Jack Rose
Screenplay
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Elliott Nugent
Director
Edmund Beloin
Screenplay
Bob Hope
Producer
Edith Head
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is My Favorite Brunette about?
Ronnie Jackson is a lowly baby photographer who secretly fantasizes about being a private detective. When a lovely baroness actually mistakes him for one and asks him to help locate her missing husband, Baron Montay, Ronnie finds himself agreeing. Several days later he is on death row whiling away the hours until his execution by recounting to a group of reporters the bizarre tale of how he ended up there.
Who directed My Favorite Brunette?
My Favorite Brunette was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in My Favorite Brunette?
The principal cast of My Favorite Brunette includes Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney Jr., John Hoyt.
When was My Favorite Brunette released and how long is it?
My Favorite Brunette was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for My Favorite Brunette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Favorite Brunette was composed by Robert Emmett Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Favorite Brunette?
My Favorite Brunette holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).