My Favorite Brunette(1947)
He's a hilarious hawkshaw... with a case on Dottie!
My Favorite Brunette Synopsis
Ronnie Jackson is a lowly baby photographer who secretly fantasizes about being a private detective. When a lovely baroness actually mistakes him for one and asks him to help locate her missing husband, Baron Montay, Ronnie finds himself agreeing. Several days later he is on death row whiling away the hours until his execution by recounting to a group of reporters the bizarre tale of how he ended up there.
My Favorite Brunette (1947) is a comedy, mystery and romance film directed by Elliott Nugent, released on March 19, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Peter Lorre and Lon Chaney Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Elliott Nugent
- Writers:
- Edmund Beloin, Jack Rose, Bob Hope
- Producers:
- Daniel Dare, Bob Hope
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Lindon
- Composer:
- Robert Emmett Dolan
- Production:
- Hope Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
My Favorite Brunette Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Hope
as Ronnie Jackson
Dorothy Lamour
as Baroness Carlotta Montay
Peter Lorre
as Kismet
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Willie
John Hoyt
as Dr. Lundau
Charles Dingle
as Major Simon Montague
Reginald Denny
as James Collins
Frank Puglia
as Baron Montay
Ann Doran
as Miss Rogers
Willard Robertson
as Prison Warden
Jack La Rue
as Tony
Charles Arnt
as Crawford
Key crew
Directed by Elliott Nugent, written by Edmund Beloin, Jack Rose and Bob Hope, produced by Daniel Dare and Bob Hope.
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My Favorite Brunette Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 62 ratings.
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My Favorite Brunette – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Favorite Brunette online?
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My Favorite Brunette (1947) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Brew, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Brew, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Favorite Brunette?
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The main cast of My Favorite Brunette (1947) includes Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Peter Lorre, Lon Chaney Jr. and John Hoyt. The film was directed by Elliott Nugent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Favorite Brunette released?
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My Favorite Brunette was released on March 19, 1947 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is My Favorite Brunette worth watching?
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My Favorite Brunette (1947) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.