Blondie's Big Deal
“Dagwood wants to set the world on fire... but all he does is burn down the Boss' house!”
Synopsis
Dagwood accidentally discovers a non-flammable paint. Bad guys Dillon and Stack steal it before he can give it to his boss Radcliffe. To show off his invention, Dagwood paints Radcliffe's house with it and is disgraced when the house burns down!
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Penny Singleton
Blondie Bumstead
Arthur Lake
Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
Larry Simms
Alexander Bumstead
Marjorie Ann Mutchie
Cookie Bumstead
Jerome Cowan
George M. Radcliffe
Collette Lyons
Norma
Wilton Graff
Joe Dillon
Ray Walker
Harry Slack
Stanley Andrews
Mr. Forsythe
Mason Alan Dinehart
Rollo (as Alan Dinehart III)
Eddie Acuff
Mailman
Jack Rice
Ollie
Chester Clute
Mayor A.K. Ramsey
George Lloyd
Fire Chief
Alyn Lockwood
Mary, Radcliffe's Secretary
Danny Mummert
Alvin Fuddle
Daisy
Daisy
Sue Casey
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucile Watson Henley
- Original Score
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- Blondie's Big Deal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Bernds
Lucile Watson Henley, Chic Young
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Vincent J. Farrar
Henry Batista
Ted Richmond
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bernds
Director
Lucile Watson Henley
Screenplay
Ted Richmond
Producer
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
Henry Batista
Editor
Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blondie's Big Deal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blondie's Big Deal about?
Dagwood accidentally discovers a non-flammable paint. Bad guys Dillon and Stack steal it before he can give it to his boss Radcliffe. To show off his invention, Dagwood paints Radcliffe's house with it and is disgraced when the house burns down!
Who directed Blondie's Big Deal?
Blondie's Big Deal was directed by Edward Bernds.
Who stars in Blondie's Big Deal?
The principal cast of Blondie's Big Deal includes Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Marjorie Ann Mutchie, Jerome Cowan.
When was Blondie's Big Deal released and how long is it?
Blondie's Big Deal was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Blondie's Big Deal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blondie's Big Deal was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff.
Is Blondie's Big Deal based on a book or true story?
Blondie's Big Deal is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Chic Young".