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8/10This was particularly enjoyable because of an early appearance of Rita Hayworth, as an old flame of Dagwood's that comes back into his life and makes Blondie hugely insecure and jealous. Great fun.
Reviewed on June 25, 2016
Blondie on a Budget(1940)
Balance your fun budget.
6.2(10)1h 12m1940-02-29
Comedy
Blondie on a Budget Synopsis
Dagwood wants to join the trout club and Blondie wants a fur coat. Jealousy reigns when Dag's old girlfriend Joan shows up, but nothing else matters when a drawing at the movie theatre provides money for the coat.
Blondie on a Budget (1940) is a comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer, released on February 29, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms and Daisy. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank R. Strayer
- Writers:
- Richard Flournoy, Chic Young
- Producers:
- Robert Sparks
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Freulich
- Composer:
- Leigh Harline
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Blondie on a Budget (1940) Trailer
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Blondie on a Budget Cast & Crew
Main cast
Penny Singleton
as Blondie Bumstead
Arthur Lake
as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead
Larry Simms
as Baby Dumpling Bumstead
- Daisy
Daisy
as Daisy
Rita Hayworth
as Joan Forrester
Danny Mummert
as Alvin Fuddle
Don Beddoe
as Marvin Williams
John Qualen
as Ed Fuddle
Fay Helm
as Mrs. Fuddle
Irving Bacon
as Mailman
Thurston Hall
as Brice
William Brisbane
as Theatre Manager
Key crew
Directed by Frank R. Strayer, written by Richard Flournoy and Chic Young, produced by Robert Sparks.
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Blondie on a Budget Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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Who stars in Blondie on a Budget?
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The main cast of Blondie on a Budget (1940) includes Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Daisy and Rita Hayworth. The film was directed by Frank R. Strayer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blondie on a Budget released?
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Blondie on a Budget was released on February 29, 1940 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is Blondie on a Budget worth watching?
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Blondie on a Budget (1940) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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