Summary
Blondie on a Budget is an American film comedy first released in 1940,
directed by Frank R. Strayer.
The film stars Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Rita Hayworth and Danny Mummert.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Frank R. Strayer
- Script: Charles M. Brown, Richard Flournoy, Chic Young
- Photo: Henry Freulich
- Music: Leigh Harline
- Cast: Penny Singleton (Blondie Bumstead), Arthur Lake (Dagwood Bumstead), Larry Simms (Baby Dumpling Bumstead), Rita Hayworth (Joan Forrester), Danny Mummert (Alvin Fuddle), Don Beddoe (Marvin Williams), John Qualen (Mr. Ed Fuddle), Fay Helm (Mrs. Fuddle), Irving Bacon (Mailman), Thurston Hall (Brice, a Lawyer), William Brisbane (Theatre Manager), Willie Best (Newsboy), Chester Clute (Ticket Agent), Mary Currier (First Saleslady), Dick Curtis (Tony, a Mechanic), Hal K. Dawson (Bank Teller), Jack Egan (Elevator Man), George Guhl (Policeman Platt), Claire James (Usherette), Gene Morgan (Man Saying Dagwood May Be a Jerk), Rita Owin (Second Saleslady), Emory Parnell (Policeman Dempsey), Ralph Peters (Bartender), Janet Shaw (Anniversary Cake Usherette)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 72 min; B&W
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