What a Blonde
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| Directed by | Leslie Goodwins James Casey |
| Screenplay by | Charles Roberts |
| Story by | Oscar Brodney |
| Produced by | Ben Stoloff |
| Starring | Leon Errol Richard Lane Michael St. Angel Elaine Riley |
| Cinematography | J. Roy Hunt |
| Edited by | Edward W. Williams |
| Music by | Leigh Harline |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
What a Blonde is a 1945 American screwball comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and starring Leon Errol, Richard Lane, Michael St. Angel, and Elaine Riley. The screenplay, by Charles E. Roberts, was based on a story by Oscar Brodney.[2] The film was released by RKO Radio Pictures on January 27, 1945.
Plot
[edit]After running out of gas coupons due to wartime rationing, a lingerie tycoon must carpool with two other people in order to receive more. When he invites one of his new employees and a showgirl to be his "riders" a whole series of misunderstandings ensue. A group of chorus girls move into the tycoon's mansion and takeover everything.
Cast
[edit]- Leon Errol as F. Farrington Fowler
- Richard Lane as Pomeroy
- Michael St. Angel as Andrew Kent
- Elaine Riley as Cynthia Richards
- Veda Ann Borg as Pat Campbell
- Lydia Bilbrook as Mrs. Fowler
- Clarence Kolb as Charles DaFoe
- Ann Shoemaker as Mrs. DaFoe
- Chef Milani as Tony Gugliemi
- Emory Parnell as McPherson - A1
Production
[edit]The film's working title was Come Share My Love.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "What a Blonde: Detail View". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ↑ "What a Blonde (1945)". Archived from the original on August 18, 2016.
- ↑ "AFI|Catalog". catalog.afi.com. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
External links
[edit]- What a Blonde at IMDb
- What a Blonde at the TCM Movie Database (archived)
- What a Blonde at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films
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