Blondie on a Budget
“Balance your fun budget.”
Synopsis
Dagwood wants to join the trout club and Blondie wants a fur coat. Jealousy reigns when Dag's old girlfriend Joan shows up, but nothing else matters when a drawing at the movie theatre provides money for the coat.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Blondie On A Budget - Trailer (1940)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-30
Top Cast
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Penny Singleton
Blondie Bumstead
Arthur Lake
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
Larry Simms
Baby Dumpling Bumstead
Daisy
Daisy
Rita Hayworth
Joan Forrester
Danny Mummert
Alvin Fuddle
Don Beddoe
Marvin Williams
John Qualen
Ed Fuddle
Fay Helm
Mrs. Fuddle
Irving Bacon
Mailman
Thurston Hall
Brice
William Brisbane
Theatre Manager
Willie Best
Newsboy (uncredited)
Chester Clute
Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Mary Currier
First Saleslady (uncredited)
Dick Curtis
Tony - Mechanic (uncredited)
Hal K. Dawson
Bank Teller (uncredited)
Jack Egan
Elevator Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 29, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Flournoy
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline, Morris Stoloff, Paul Mertz, Alfred Newman, Ben Oakland, George Parrish
- Original Title
- Blondie on a Budget
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Richard Flournoy, Chic Young
Leigh Harline, Morris Stoloff, Paul Mertz, Alfred Newman, Ben Oakland, George Parrish
Henry Freulich
Gene Havlick
Robert Sparks
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Richard Flournoy
Screenplay
Robert Sparks
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Morris Stoloff
Original Music Composer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Ben Oakland
Original Music Composer
George Parrish
Original Music Composer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Gene Havlick
Editor
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Blondie on a Budget
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blondie on a Budget about?
Dagwood wants to join the trout club and Blondie wants a fur coat. Jealousy reigns when Dag's old girlfriend Joan shows up, but nothing else matters when a drawing at the movie theatre provides money for the coat.
Who directed Blondie on a Budget?
Blondie on a Budget was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Blondie on a Budget?
The principal cast of Blondie on a Budget includes Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Daisy, Rita Hayworth.
When was Blondie on a Budget released and how long is it?
Blondie on a Budget was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Blondie on a Budget?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blondie on a Budget was composed by Leigh Harline, Morris Stoloff, Paul Mertz, Alfred Newman, Ben Oakland, George Parrish.
Is Blondie on a Budget based on a book or true story?
Blondie on a Budget is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Chic Young".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blondie on a Budget?
Blondie on a Budget holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).