Blondie Meets the Boss (1939): Cast
Blondie Meets the Boss is a 1939 comedy directed by Frank R. Strayer, starring Penny Singleton as Blondie Bumstead, Arthur Lake and Larry Simms. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blondie Meets the Boss About?
The premise of Blondie Meets the Boss without spoilers.
Dagwood Bumstead is pushed into resigning, and when his wife Blondie asks his boss, Mr. Dithers, to reinstate him, the boss surprisingly hires her instead, much to Dagwood’s annoyance. During Blondie’s sister’s visit, Dagwood is mistakenly placed in a compromising situation with another woman, sparking comic misunderstandings for the family.
Blondie Meets the Boss Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blondie bumstead character
- dagvwood bumstead character
- daisy the dog character
- baby dumpling character
- mr. dithers character
- no infidelity
- b movie
- double feature film
- actor shares last name with character
- turmoil
- damsel in distress
- distressed mailman
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- deception
- grindhouse film
- job
- fishing
- contest
- jitterbug
- cafe
- vacation
- telegram
- purse
- entertainer
- camera
- boat
- airport
- photograph
- neighbor
- winner
- waiter
- vamp
- united states of america
- speculator
- son
- song
- set up
- secretary
- scheme
- prize
- postman
- pop music
- pool hall
- pipe smoking
- orchestra
- nightclub
- misunderstanding
- milk
- milkman
- mailman
- land speculator
Blondie Meets the Boss Cast & Characters
Penny Singleton leads the cast as Blondie Bumstead, with Arthur Lake as Dagwood Bumstead and Larry Simms as Baby Bumstead. Directed by Frank R. Strayer; 43 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank R. Strayer
- Penny Singleton as Blondie Bumstead
- Arthur Lake as Dagwood Bumstead
- Larry Simms as Baby Bumstead
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Irving Bacon as 1st Mailman (uncredited)
Also Starring in Blondie Meets the Boss
· 39 more- William B. Davidson Elderly Man in Café (uncredited)
- George Chandler Laundryman (uncredited)
- Edgar Dearing Officer McGuire (uncredited)
- Jonathan Hale J.C. Dithars
- Ralph Brooks Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Edward Gargan Garden Café Doorman (uncredited)
- Eddie Acuff Pots and Pans Peddler (uncredited)
- Don Beddoe Marvin Williams
- Walter Sande 2nd Mailman (uncredited)
- Grady Sutton Camera Store Clerk (uncredited)
- Jay Eaton Wilson (uncredited)
- Sarah Edwards Saleswoman (uncredited)
- Wallis Clark Henry W. Philpot (uncredited)
- Lew Kelly Mr. Crane (uncredited)
- Walter Soderling Morgan (uncredited)
- David Newell Sanders (uncredited)
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- Stanley Brown Ollie Shaw
- Richard Fiske Nelson
- Daisy Daisy
- Robert Sterling Office Worker / Man Dancing with Millie (uncredited)
- James Craig
- Danny Mummert Alvin Fuddle
- Inez Courtney Betty Lou Wood
- Sally Payne Mrs. Williams (uncredited)
- Virginia Dabney Elderly Man's Companion (uncredited)
- Roy Damron Jitterbug Dancer (uncredited)
- Barbara Kent Jitterbug Dancer (uncredited)
- Dorothy Comingore Francine Rogers
- Dorothy Moore Dot Miller
- Mary Jane Carey Mary (uncredited)
- Eugene Anderson Jr Newsboy (uncredited)
- Wesley Giraud Messenger Boy (uncredited)
- Ray Hirsch Jitterbug Dancer (uncredited)
- Patti Lacey Jitterbug Dancer (uncredited)
- Dick Durrell Kirk (uncredited)
- Skinnay Ennis Bandleader
- Cammie King Conlon Millie (uncredited)
- Joel Dean Freddie Turner
- Maurice Max Chick (uncredited)
Cars in Blondie Meets the Boss
1 car on screen: the 1928 Ford Model A.
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1928 Ford Model A Minor role
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Blondie Meets the Boss FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Blondie Meets the Boss, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blondie Meets the Boss?
Blondie Meets the Boss runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Blondie Meets the Boss released?
Blondie Meets the Boss was released on March 8, 1939.
Who directed Blondie Meets the Boss?
Blondie Meets the Boss was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
More films by Frank R. Strayer Who is in the cast of Blondie Meets the Boss?
Blondie Meets the Boss stars Penny Singleton as Blondie Bumstead, Arthur Lake as Dagwood Bumstead and Larry Simms as Baby Bumstead, among 43 credited actors.
Does Blondie Meets the Boss have a post-credit scene?
No. Blondie Meets the Boss has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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