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Torchy Gets Her Man

  • 19381938
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 3m
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6.6/10
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Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane in Torchy Gets Her Man (1938)
A notorious counterfeiter passes himself off as a Secret Service agent to Steve and gets him to unwittingly help him bilk the racetrack out of tens of thousands.
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A notorious counterfeiter passes himself off as a Secret Service agent to Steve and gets him to unwittingly help him bilk the racetrack out of tens of thousands.A notorious counterfeiter passes himself off as a Secret Service agent to Steve and gets him to unwittingly help him bilk the racetrack out of tens of thousands.A notorious counterfeiter passes himself off as a Secret Service agent to Steve and gets him to unwittingly help him bilk the racetrack out of tens of thousands.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
373
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  • Director
    • William Beaudine
  • Writers
    • Albert DeMond(original screen play by)
    • Frederick Nebel(based on characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Glenda Farrell
    • Barton MacLane
    • Tom Kennedy
Top credits
  • Director
    • William Beaudine
  • Writers
    • Albert DeMond(original screen play by)
    • Frederick Nebel(based on characters created by)
  • Stars
    • Glenda Farrell
    • Barton MacLane
    • Tom Kennedy
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    • 13User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane in Torchy Gets Her Man (1938)
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    Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell
    • Torchy Blaneas Torchy Blane
    Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane
    • Steve McBrideas Steve McBride
    Tom Kennedy
    Tom Kennedy
    • Gahaganas Gahagan
    Willard Robertson
    Willard Robertson
    • Charles Gilbertas Charles Gilbert
    Thomas E. Jackson
    Thomas E. Jackson
    • Gloomyas Gloomy
    • (as Tommy Jackson)
    George Guhl
    George Guhl
    • Desk Sergeant Gravesas Desk Sergeant Graves
    Frank Reicher
    Frank Reicher
    • The Professoras The Professor
    John Ridgely
    John Ridgely
    • Bugsas Bugs
    Joe Cunningham
    • Maxieas Maxie
    Herbert Rawlinson
    Herbert Rawlinson
    • Tom Brennanas Tom Brennan
    Nat Carr
    Nat Carr
    • Mr. Schmidtas Mr. Schmidt
    • (uncredited)
    Loia Cheaney
    • Marie - Gang Mollas Marie - Gang Moll
    • (uncredited)
    Alice Connors
    • Newspaper Office Workeras Newspaper Office Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Jack A. Goodrich
    • Bettoras Bettor
    • (uncredited)
    John Harron
    John Harron
    • John Wilkinsas John Wilkins
    • (uncredited)
    Stuart Holmes
    Stuart Holmes
    • Bettor on #9as Bettor on #9
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Keane
    Edward Keane
    • Henchman Stonehamas Henchman Stoneham
    • (uncredited)
    Vera Lewis
    Vera Lewis
    • Woman at Schmidt's Pet Storeas Woman at Schmidt's Pet Store
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Beaudine
    • Writers
      • Albert DeMond(original screen play by)
      • Frederick Nebel(based on characters created by)
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    Storyline

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    Notorious counterfeiter "100 Dollar Bill" Bailey has eluded police capture for fifteen years while passing off his signature C-notes. He brazenly passes himself off as Secret Service agent Charles Mitchell to McBride and McTavish and recruits police help in what they think will be a sting operation at the local racetrack to catch Bailey. Actually, Bailey/Mitchell uses the opportunity to exchange his phony bills for the real thing right under Steve's nose. Torchy, with the aid of a furloughed Gahagan and a German shepherd named Blitzen, is able to penetrate the counterfeiting ring. —duke1029@aol.com
    • nitroglycerin
    • male police officer
    • police officer
    • secret service agent
    • racetrack
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    • Taglines
      • A Brand New Adventure of That Snappy Newshound (Print Ad-Daily Colonist, ((Victoria, BC)) 29 January 1939)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The sixth of nine "Torchy Blane" films released by Warner Brothers from 1937 to 1939.
    • Goofs
      When Torchy spots and writes down Gilbert's license plate number at the racetrack, there is no state indicated on the plate.
    • Quotes

      Torchy Blane: I think I'll have a snoop instead of a steak.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits appear as newspaper headlines.
    • Connections
      Followed by Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939)

    User reviews13

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    Top review
    Welcome Back Farrell!
    Torchy Gets Her Man (1938)

    ** 1/2 (out of 4)

    The sixth film in the Warner series has Glena Farrell returning to the role of reporter Torchy Blane. This time out she learns that her fiancé detective (Barton MacLane) is working with a government man as they two to capture a counterfeiter known as $100 Bailey. TORCHY GETS HER MAN is certainly a step up from the previous film, which was just downright flat due in large part to a weak story and the lack of Farrell. Thankfully the studio was able to get her back for this installment and there's no question that the picture is much better for it. As with the previous entries, the stories themselves aren't the greatest things out there but this here is good enough to at least keep you interested in everything that's going on and the cast just makes everything all the more entertaining. Farrell was certainly at ease in the role and I think her comic timing is right on the mark from start to finish and she just gives such a fun performance that you can't help but smile watching her work. MacLane, also back after missing the previous film, is good but there's no question that he's not given too much to do. Tom Kennedy nearly steals the film as the dimwitted driver and wannabe poet. The supporting cast doesn't feature any real stand outs but everyone is nice in their roles. I think the weakest thing about this entry is that director William Beaudine lives up to his reputation of just doing one take. There are some pretty ugly and cheap shots to be seen here and it takes the "B" level quality down a notch. Still, he at least keeps the film moving at a nice pace and fans of the series should be entertained.
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    • May 6, 2013

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Caçando um Homem
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Park Racetrack - 1050 S. Prairie Avenue, Inglewood, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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