Blondie Goes Latin (1941): Cast & Where to Watch
Blondie Goes Latin is a 1941 comedy directed by Frank R. Strayer and Robert Sparks, starring Penny Singleton as Blondie Bumstead, Jonathan Hale and Ralph Sanford. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and Mometu, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Directors
- Frank R. Strayer and Robert Sparks
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blondie Goes Latin About?
The premise of Blondie Goes Latin without spoilers.
When Mr. Dithers invites the Bumsteads aboard a cruise to South America, chaos and hilarity ensue. Dagwood unexpectedly becomes the female drummer in the ship’s band, while his wife Blondie, played by Penny Singleton, dazzles the audience with energetic Broadway‑style musical numbers, turning the voyage into a lively showcase of comedy and song.
Blondie Goes Latin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vacation
- 1940s
- conga band
- conga
- cuban music
- reference to cuba
- cuba
- blondie bumstead character
- dagvwood bumstead character
- daisy the dog character
- baby dumpling character
- mr. dithers character
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- cruise ship
- sea cruise
- misunderstanding
- man dresses in drag
- duet
- based on comic strip
- b movie
- double feature film
- song
- singing
- bumstead family series
- nervous mailman
- bumbling husband
- vindication
- conga line
- character name in tagline
- grindhouse film
- slapstick comedy
- waving goodbye
- man in drag
- six week cruise
- bouquet
- original poem
- reciting poetry
- hiding behind a tree
- shaving cream
- car rollover
- gloves
- telegram
- crying
- singing harmony
- female singer
- twirling a drumstick
- rehearsal
- playing piano
- grand piano
- child's doll
- dancing dog
Where to Watch Blondie Goes Latin
Stream it on Fawesome and Mometu, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Blondie Goes Latin Cast & Characters
Penny Singleton leads the cast as Blondie Bumstead, with Jonathan Hale as J.C. Dithers and Ralph Sanford as Sailor Chasing Dagwood (uncredited). Directed by Frank R. Strayer and Robert Sparks; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Frank R. Strayer
- Co-director Robert Sparks
- Penny Singleton as Blondie Bumstead
- Jonathan Hale as J.C. Dithers
- Ralph Sanford as Sailor Chasing Dagwood (uncredited)
- Arthur Lake as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
Also Starring in Blondie Goes Latin
· 24 more- Irving Bacon Mailman (uncredited)
- Bess Flowers Well-Wisher at Ship's Departure (uncredited)
- Harold Miller Shipboard Extra (uncredited)
- Bert Moorhouse Shipboard Extra (uncredited)
- Eddie Acuff Cab Driver (uncredited)
- William Newell Steward Ringing Chime and Crying (uncredited)
- Joe King Captain of the Cruz del Sur (uncredited)
- Joe Palma Sailor Chasing Dagwood (uncredited)
- Eddie Laughton Steward (uncredited)
- Perc Launders Bass Fiddle Player (uncredited)
- Daisy Daisy
- Larry Simms Alexander Bumstead
- Danny Mummert Alvin Fuddle
- Paul Ellis Steward Taking Dagwood's Sandwich (uncredited)
- Harry Barris Musician (uncredited)
- Janet Burston Little Girl Singer and Piano Player
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- Kirby Grant Hal Trent
- Ruth Terry Singer
- Cecilia Callejo Beautiful Girl Picking Up Gloves (uncredited)
- Tito Guízar Manuel Rodrigueu
- William Morgan Musician in Orchestra (uncredited)
- Marvin Stephens Messenger Bringing Drums (uncredited)
- Phil Kramer Steward (uncredited)
- Red Stanley Musician in Orchestra (uncredited)
Cars in Blondie Goes Latin
3 cars on screen, including the 1938 De Soto Taxicab and the 1935 De Soto Airstream.
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1938 De Soto Taxicab Minor role -
1935 De Soto Airstream Background role -
1929 Studebaker President Background role
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Blondie Goes Latin FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Blondie Goes Latin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blondie Goes Latin?
Blondie Goes Latin runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Blondie Goes Latin released?
Blondie Goes Latin was released on February 27, 1941.
Who directed Blondie Goes Latin?
Blondie Goes Latin was directed by Frank R. Strayer and Robert Sparks.
More films by Frank R. Strayer Who is in the cast of Blondie Goes Latin?
Blondie Goes Latin stars Penny Singleton as Blondie Bumstead, Jonathan Hale as J.C. Dithers and Ralph Sanford as Sailor Chasing Dagwood (uncredited), among 28 credited actors.
Where can I watch Blondie Goes Latin?
In the US, Blondie Goes Latin is streaming on Fawesome, Mometu and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Blondie Goes Latin have a post-credit scene?
No. Blondie Goes Latin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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