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Blonde for a Day

  • 1946
  • Approved
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
236
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Kathryn Adams and Hugh Beaumont in Blonde for a Day (1946)
ActionAdventureCrimeDramaMysteryRomance

Newspaper reporter Tim Rourke (Paul Bryar) keeps writing articles that attack the police department for its failure to solve a chain of murders, which nearly leads to the reporter's death. H... Read allNewspaper reporter Tim Rourke (Paul Bryar) keeps writing articles that attack the police department for its failure to solve a chain of murders, which nearly leads to the reporter's death. He calls in private detective Michael Shayne (Hugh Beaumont), who turns up a blonde and a b... Read allNewspaper reporter Tim Rourke (Paul Bryar) keeps writing articles that attack the police department for its failure to solve a chain of murders, which nearly leads to the reporter's death. He calls in private detective Michael Shayne (Hugh Beaumont), who turns up a blonde and a blackmailer.

  • Director
    • Sam Newfield
  • Writers
    • Fred Myton
    • Brett Halliday
  • Stars
    • Hugh Beaumont
    • Kathryn Adams
    • Cy Kendall
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    236
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sam Newfield
    • Writers
      • Fred Myton
      • Brett Halliday
    • Stars
      • Hugh Beaumont
      • Kathryn Adams
      • Cy Kendall
    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast18

    Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont
    • Michael Shayne
    Kathryn Adams
    Kathryn Adams
    • Phyllis Hamilton
    Cy Kendall
    Cy Kendall
    • Pete Rafferty
    Marjorie Hoshelle
    Marjorie Hoshelle
    • Helen Porter
    Richard Fraser
    Richard Fraser
    • Dillingham 'Dilly' Smith
    Paul Bryar
    Paul Bryar
    • Tim Rourke
    Mauritz Hugo
    Mauritz Hugo
    • Hank Brenner
    Charles C. Wilson
    Charles C. Wilson
    • Will Gentry
    • (as Charles Wilson)
    Sonia Sorel
    • Muriel Bronson
    Frank Ferguson
    Frank Ferguson
    • Walter Bronson
    Claire Rochelle
    Claire Rochelle
    • Minerva Dickens
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Accomplice
    • (uncredited)
    Lynton Brent
    Lynton Brent
    • Detective Tom
    • (uncredited)
    James Carlisle
    • Lucky Gambler
    • (uncredited)
    Russell Custer
    • Police Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Depp
    Harry Depp
    • Mr. Henty
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Hendricks
    Jack Hendricks
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Sol Murgi
    Sol Murgi
    • Casino Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sam Newfield
    • Writers
      • Fred Myton
      • Brett Halliday
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Hugh Beaumont and Kathryn Adams were married when they played Michael Shayne and his jealous secretary Phyllis Hamilton in this film.
    • Goofs
      When Pete Rafferty in regards to the murder of Madge states that he is going to call the boys over to examine the scene, he adds that he is going to go next door to make the phone call. He then barges in without knocking. In reality, a detective would use his police car radio. Additionally, he could not legally enter a neighbor's residence without their permission.
    • Quotes
      • Burly Henchman: How come Bugeye let him in?
      • Michael Shayne: Bugeye is now Shuteye. He's a sucker for a left.
    • Connections
      Followed by Three on a Ticket (1947)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 10, 1946 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Streaming on "Free Movies By Cineverse" YouTube Channel
      • Streaming on "Movies Pre 1990" YouTube Channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blonde Barrage
    • Production company
      • Sigmund Neufeld Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 8m(68 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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