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Blondes at Work (1938)

63 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery  -   5 February 1938 (USA)
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Steve promises his captain not to favor Torchy with stories over other papers but becomes frustrated as to how she continues to scoop her rivals.

Director:

Frank McDonald

Writer:

Albert DeMond (original screenplay)

Stars:

Glenda Farrell, Barton MacLane and Tom Kennedy
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Glenda Farrell Glenda Farrell ...
Barton MacLane Barton MacLane ...
Tom Kennedy Tom Kennedy ...
Rosella Towne Rosella Towne ...
Louisa Revelle
Donald Briggs Donald Briggs ...
Maitland Greer
John Ridgely John Ridgely ...
Police Officer Regan
Betty Compson ...
Blanche Revelle
Thomas E. Jackson Thomas E. Jackson ...
Det. Parker
Frank Shannon Frank Shannon ...
Capt. McTavish
Jean Benedict Jean Benedict ...
Miss Hilton - Salesgirl
Carole Landis ...
Carol
Suzanne Kaaren Suzanne Kaaren ...
Olive
Theodore von Eltz Theodore von Eltz ...
District Attorney (as Theodor Von Eltz)
Charles Richman Charles Richman ...
Judge Wilson
Robert Middlemass Robert Middlemass ...
Boylan - Editor
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Storyline

Marvin Spencer, of the Bon Ton Department Stores, is missing, and Torchy knows how to find him. When she does, he is dead and she is the first paper to headline the death. Then she finds his girlfriend and the Star once again scoops everyone, including the police. This upsets McBride, but she hits headline after headline, until the trial is to begin. Then torchy is a follower, but she does not believe that the accused is even guilty. Written by Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Scoop | Police | Trial | Department Store | Investigator  | See more »

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Torch Blane always gets her man...in trouble (original poster) See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

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Production Co:

Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Several cast members in studio records/casting call lists did not appear or were not identifiable in the movie. These were (with their character names): David Newell (Bridegroom), Minerva Urecal (Fashion Editor), Jack Mower (Sergeant) and Loia Cheaney (Operator) See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: When Steve grumbles after Torchy sticks him with a bill for her steak, he reacts indicating that it must have been "an elephant steak," yet he plunks down only a single coin on the table. See more »

Quotes

Lt. Steve McBride: If you keep getting me into jams like this, you'll cook my goose!
Torchy Blane: [laughs] Swell! We'll fatten it up and have it for dinner.
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Connections

Follows Smart Blonde (1937) See more »

Soundtracks

"Untitled"
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Played when Torchy is eating a steak at the restaurant See more »