Smart Blonde (1937): Cast & Plot
Smart Blonde is a 1937 crime mystery film directed by Frank McDonald, starring Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blane, Joseph Crehan and Harold Miller. It runs 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 59 min
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Smart Blonde About?
The premise of Smart Blonde without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this lively comedy‑mystery, ambitious reporter Torchy Blane uses her tenacity and quick wit to help her police boyfriend track down the shooter of a man she was interviewing. Her sharp instincts and playful banter drive the investigation, delivering plenty of smiles and suspense.
Smart Blonde Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- train station
- torchy blane character
- wyman and morris
- whodunnit mystery
- cigar smoking
- reporter
- nightclub
- female reporter
- police
- murder
- based on story
- revolver
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- ethnic stereotype
- female detective
- desk sergeant
- homicide
- rapid fire dialogue
- dumb cop
- poet
- flyswatter
- chanteuse
- shot in the hand
- hangover
- murder investigation
- st. bernard
- con man
- los angeles california
- union station los angeles
- detective series
- newspaper headline
- color in title
- train
- taxi driver
- swindler
- socialite
- singer
- newspaper
- marriage proposal
- impersonation
- hotel
- hat check girl
- gunshot wound
- gunfire
- engagement
- dog
- businessman
- blackmail
Smart Blonde Cast & Characters
Glenda Farrell leads the cast as Torchy Blane, with Joseph Crehan as Tiny Torgensen and Harold Miller as Club Patron (uncredited). Directed by Frank McDonald; 43 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank McDonald
- Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blane
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Joseph Crehan as Tiny Torgensen - Harold Miller as Club Patron (uncredited)
- Addison Richards as Fitz Mularkay
Also Starring in Smart Blonde
· 39 more- John J. Richardson Bert Richards (uncredited)
- Charlotte Wynters Marcia Friel
- Barton MacLane Steve McBride
- Max Wagner Chuck Cannon
- Wini Shaw Dolly Ireland
- Robert Paige Lewis Friel
- Tom Kennedy Gahagan
- Bess Flowers Nurse (uncredited)
- Milton Kibbee Harms (uncredited)
- Glen Cavender Trooper Sergeant (uncredited)
- Eddy Chandler Det. Marsotto (uncredited)
- Robert Homans Cop (uncredited)
- Paul Panzer Blind Beggar (uncredited)
- Al Hill 2nd Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Frank Faylen Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
- Tom Wilson Janitor with Hose (uncredited)
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- Cliff Saum Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Jack Wise Hymie (uncredited)
- George Lloyd Pickney Sax
- Jane Wyman Dixie
- John Sheehan Leon Blyfuss
- Fred 'Snowflake' Toones Redcap Getting Tip (uncredited)
- George Guhl Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- Dennis Moore Luke (uncredited)
- Eddie Graham Dancer (uncredited)
- Wayne Morris Railroad Information Clerk (uncredited)
- Henry Otho Cop Guarding Room (uncredited)
- Al Herman Bartender (uncredited)
- Joe Cunningham City Editor (uncredited)
- Craig Reynolds Tom Carney
- Ferdinand Schumann-Heink Reporter Grant (uncredited)
- Carlyle Moore Jr. Harry (uncredited)
- Frank Bruno Boze (uncredited)
- Martin Turner 1st Redcap (uncredited)
- Lyle Moraine Jones (uncredited)
- Allen Pomeroy 1st Cabbie (uncredited)
- Harry Fox Coroner's Man (uncredited)
- Alexander Cross Det. Klein (uncredited)
- Harry Jacobson Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
More from Frank McDonald
More films directed by Frank McDonald: Gunfight at Comanche Creek, The Underwater City, The Purple Gang and Treasure of Ruby Hills.
Smart Blonde Plot Summary
What happens in Smart Blonde from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Torchy Blane, Glenda Farrell, a sharp-eyed reporter for the Morning Herald, chats with Tiny Torgensen, Joseph Crehan, on a train as Tiny plans to buy the Million Club and other gambling ventures from his friend Fitz Mularkey, Addison Richards. Fitz Mularkey, Addison Richards, is gearing up for a wedding to Marcia Friel, Charlotte Wynters, and wants to leave the racket behind. Just as they reach Union Station, Tiny is shot and killed, and Torchy immediately reports the murder to her paper.
Full summary
The whole story of Smart Blonde, scene by scene
Smart Blonde Videos
The clip of Smart Blonde.
How Well Do You Know Smart Blonde?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of Torchy Blane?
Smart Blonde Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Torchy Blane: Smart Blonde” and “Uma Loura Sabida”.
- Also known as
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- Torchy Blane: Smart Blonde
- Uma Loura Sabida
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Smart Blonde FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Smart Blonde, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Smart Blonde?
Smart Blonde runs 59 minutes.
When was Smart Blonde released?
Smart Blonde was released on January 2, 1937.
Who directed Smart Blonde?
Smart Blonde was directed by Frank McDonald.
More films by Frank McDonald Who is in the cast of Smart Blonde?
Smart Blonde stars Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blane, Joseph Crehan as Tiny Torgensen and Harold Miller as Club Patron (uncredited), among 43 credited actors.
Does Smart Blonde have a post-credit scene?
No. Smart Blonde has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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