Blondie of the Follies (1932): Cast & Plot
Blondie of the Follies is a 1932 comedy drama directed by Edmund Goulding, starring Marion Davies as Blondie McClune, Billie Dove and Robert Montgomery. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cosmopolitan Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Blondie of the Follies About?
The premise of Blondie of the Follies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
New York tenement neighbors Blondie and Lottie have been inseparable for years. When Lottie lands a spot in the Follies, she pulls Blondie onto the cast as well, hoping both will rise in society. Their friendship fractures as Lottie’s wealthy boyfriend, Larry Belmont, becomes smitten with Blondie, and she returns his affection.
Blondie of the Follies Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- dog
- yacht
- crutches
- father daughter relationship
- speakeasy
- catfight
- tenement
- follies
- dancer
- ambulance
- broken leg
- jealousy
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- marriage proposal
- four word title
- female female relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- sister sister relationship
- brother in law sister in law relationship
- manhattan new york city
- female sexual predator
- female jealousy
- lesbian subtext
- menage a trois
- penthouse apartment
- art deco
- romantic rivalry
- manipulative female
- possessive female
- love hate relationship
- french maid
- out of work
- stock market
- older man younger woman relationship
- manipulative father
- crack the whip
- grand hotel
- reference to greta garbo
- reference to john barrymore
- falling into water
- blonde woman
- falling off a stage
- pitts and gleason
- women
- young
- actor shares first name with character
- character name as title
Blondie of the Follies Cast & Characters
Marion Davies leads the cast as Blondie McClune, with Billie Dove as Lottie Callahan aka Lurline Cavanaugh and Robert Montgomery as Larry Belmont. Directed by Edmund Goulding; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edmund Goulding
- Marion Davies as Blondie McClune
- Billie Dove as Lottie Callahan aka Lurline Cavanaugh
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Robert Montgomery as Larry Belmont - Charles Williams as Lottie's Friend Mr. Kinskey (uncredited)
Also Starring in Blondie of the Follies
· 14 more- Douglass Dumbrille Murchenson
- Jimmy Durante Jimmy
- Billy Gilbert Kinskey's Friend (uncredited)
- James Gleason Pa McClune
- Wilbur Mack Follies' Producer (uncredited)
- Zasu Pitts Gertie
- Oscar Apfel Doctor Attending Pa (uncredited)
- Sarah Padden Ma McClune
- Sidney Toler Pete
- C. Montague Shaw Specialist (uncredited)
- George Cooper O'Brien the Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Clyde Cook Dancer
- Louise Carter Ma Callahan
- Rocky Twins The Rocky Twins - Dance Duo
More from Edmund Goulding
More films directed by Edmund Goulding, best-rated first: Nightmare Alley, Grand Hotel, Mardi Gras and Teenage Rebel.
Blondie of the Follies Plot Summary
What happens in Blondie of the Follies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the bustling streets of New York City’s upper east side, the lives of two young women—Blondie, portrayed by Marion Davies, and her best friend Lottie, played by Billie Dove—intertwine amidst the chaos of tenement life and dreams of a brighter future. Both women live in a crowded, poverty-stricken environment, sharing hopes for better days. Lottie eventually escapes their difficult surroundings by joining the Follies, a lively burlesque show, adopting the stage name Lurline and transforming her life into one of glamour and sophistication. She speaks French to her maid and begins to enjoy the company of the wealthy, particularly Larry Belmont, played by Robert Montgomery, who becomes enamored with her infectious laughter and sunny personality.
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Blondie of the Follies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Blondie of the Follies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Blondie of the Follies?
Blondie of the Follies runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Blondie of the Follies released?
Blondie of the Follies was released on September 1, 1932.
Who directed Blondie of the Follies?
Blondie of the Follies was directed by Edmund Goulding.
More films by Edmund Goulding Who is in the cast of Blondie of the Follies?
Blondie of the Follies stars Marion Davies as Blondie McClune, Billie Dove as Lottie Callahan aka Lurline Cavanaugh and Robert Montgomery as Larry Belmont, among 18 credited actors.
Does Blondie of the Follies have a post-credit scene?
No. Blondie of the Follies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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