Blue, White and Perfect
1942, English. Directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
Mike Shayne battles smugglers and spies to keep them in the U.S.A. It's his most dangerous assignment!
In order to win back his girlfriend, Mike Shayne promises to give up his detective practice and get a job as riveter in an aircraft plant. He quickly finds himself investigating the theft of industrial diamonds from the plant's safe and, utilizing a variety of false identities, traces them first to a dress factory and later to a Hawaii-bound ocean liner. Escaping several attempts on his life, he is able to uncover a Nazi smuggling ring, but the location of the missing diamonds continues to elude him.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Herbert I. LeedsDirector
- Lloyd NolanMichael Shayne
- Mary Beth HughesMerle Garland
- George ReevesJuan Arturo O'Hara
- Helene ReynoldsHelen Shaw
- Steven GerayVanderhoefen
- Henry VictorRudolf Hagerman
- Curt BoisFriedrich Gerber, alias Nappy Dubois
- Marie BlakeEthel
- Emmett VoganCharlie
- Mae MarshMrs. Bertha Toby
- Frank OrthMr. Toby
- Ivan LebedeffAlexis Fournier
Details
- Released
- 6 January 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Borden Chase, Samuel G. Engel, Brett Halliday
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Blue, White and Perfect: quick answers
What should I watch before Blue, White and Perfect?
Watch Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940), Sleepers West (1941), and Dressed to Kill (1941) first.
What comes after Blue, White and Perfect?
Next in the series: The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1942), Just Off Broadway (1942), and Time to Kill (1942).
Is Blue, White and Perfect worth watching?
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How long is Blue, White and Perfect?
Blue, White and Perfect runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does Blue, White and Perfect have a post-credits scene?
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Blue, White and Perfect parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blue, White and Perfect is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blue, White and Perfect on?
Blue, White and Perfect isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 January 1942. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blue, White and Perfect?
If you liked Blue, White and Perfect, try Lady in the Lake, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, The Maltese Falcon.
Who directed Blue, White and Perfect?
Blue, White and Perfect (1942) was directed by Herbert I. Leeds and stars Lloyd Nolan, Mary Beth Hughes, George Reeves.