Torchy Blane in Panama(1938)
America's nosiest news-hawk goes plane nuts as she risks her neck to land... a killer!
Torchy Blane in Panama Synopsis
Torchy, Steve, and Gahagan are on the trail of a bank robber aboard an ocean liner traveling from New York to L.A. via the Panama Canal.
Torchy Blane in Panama (1938) is a crime, comedy and mystery film directed by William Clemens, released on May 7, 1938 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Lola Lane, Paul Kelly, Tom Kennedy and Anthony Averill. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- William Clemens
- Writers:
- Frederick Nebel, Anthony Coldeway, George Bricker
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Composer:
- Howard Jackson
- Production:
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Torchy Blane in Panama Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lola Lane
as Torchy Blane
Paul Kelly
as Detective Lieutenant Steve 'Stevie' McBride
Tom Kennedy
as Detective Gahagan
Anthony Averill
as Stanley 'Stan' Crafton
Larry Williams
as Reporter Bill 'Billy' Canby
Betty Compson
as Kitty, Gomez's Moll
Hugh O'Connell
as Skinner
Jimmy Conlin
as Botkin (as James Conlon)
- Joe Cunningham
Joe Cunningham
as Maxie
Frank Shannon
as Captain McTavish
- Eric Stanley
Eric Stanley
as Captain Donald McDonald
John Ridgely
as Sparks (as John Ridgeley)
Key crew
Directed by William Clemens, written by Frederick Nebel, Anthony Coldeway and George Bricker, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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Torchy Blane in Panama Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Torchy Blane in Panama – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Torchy Blane in Panama online?
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Torchy Blane in Panama (1938) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Torchy Blane in Panama?
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The main cast of Torchy Blane in Panama (1938) includes Lola Lane, Paul Kelly, Tom Kennedy, Anthony Averill and Larry Williams. The film was directed by William Clemens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Torchy Blane in Panama released?
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Torchy Blane in Panama was released on May 7, 1938 and runs for 59m.
Is Torchy Blane in Panama worth watching?
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Torchy Blane in Panama (1938) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, comedy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.