Blonde for a Day
“MICHAEL SHANE, DETECTIVE STEPS OUT WITH A BLONDE...AND GETS KNOCKED FOR A LOOP BY A BRUNETTE!”
Synopsis
Newspaper reporter Tim Rourke keeps writing articles that attack the police department for its failure to solve a chain of murders, which nearly leads to the reporter's death. He calls in private detective Michael Shayne, who turns up a blonde and a blackmailer.
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Top Cast
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Hugh Beaumont
Michael Shayne
Kathryn Adams
Phyllis Hamilton
Cy Kendall
Inspector Pete Rafferty
Marjorie Hoshelle
Helen Porter
Frank Ferguson
Walter Bronson
Richard Fraser
Dillingham 'Dilly' Smith
Paul Bryar
Tim Rourke
Mauritz Hugo
Hank Brenner
Charles Cahill Wilson
Chief of Police Will Gentry (as Charles Wilson)
Sonia Sorel
Muriel Bronson
Claire Rochelle
Minerva Dickens
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton
- Original Title
- Blonde for a Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions, PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Fred Myton, Brett Halliday
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Fred Myton
Screenplay
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 Blonde for a Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blonde for a Day about?
Newspaper reporter Tim Rourke keeps writing articles that attack the police department for its failure to solve a chain of murders, which nearly leads to the reporter's death. He calls in private detective Michael Shayne, who turns up a blonde and a blackmailer.
Who directed Blonde for a Day?
Blonde for a Day was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Blonde for a Day?
The principal cast of Blonde for a Day includes Hugh Beaumont, Kathryn Adams, Cy Kendall, Marjorie Hoshelle, Frank Ferguson.
When was Blonde for a Day released and how long is it?
Blonde for a Day was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Is Blonde for a Day based on a book or true story?
Blonde for a Day is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Brett Halliday".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blonde for a Day?
Blonde for a Day holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).