The Adventurous Blonde
1937, English. Directed by Frank McDonald.
Gangway for Torchy! She's Goin' to Town!
The third of nine Torchy Blane movies. Angry that police detective Steve McBride (Barton MacLane) is giving preferential treatment to his reporter-fiancée, Torchy Blane (Glenda Farrell), reporters from a rival newspaper plan a fake murder with the idea that Torchy's paper will print the story and look foolish. The tables are turned when the fake murder turns out to be the genuine article.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Frank McDonaldDirector
- Glenda FarrellTorchy Blane
- Barton MacLaneDet. Lt. Steve McBride
- Anne NagelGrace Brown
- Tom KennedyDetective Gahagan
- George E. StonePete, a Reporter
- Natalie MoorheadTheresa Gray
- William HopperMatt, a Reporter
- Charley FoyDud, lead reporter
- Anderson LawlerHugo Brand
- Bobby WatsonMugsy, a reporter
- Charles Cahill WilsonMortimer Gray
- Virginia BrissacHelen Hammond (poses as "Aunt Jenny")
Details
- Released
- 13 November 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robertson White, David Diamond
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1938 · 6.3/10
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The Adventurous Blonde: quick answers
What should I watch before The Adventurous Blonde?
Watch Smart Blonde (1937) and Fly Away Baby (1937) first.
What comes after The Adventurous Blonde?
Next in the series: Blondes at Work (1938), Torchy Blane in Panama (1938), and Torchy Gets Her Man (1938).
Is The Adventurous Blonde worth watching?
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How long is The Adventurous Blonde?
The Adventurous Blonde runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Does The Adventurous Blonde have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Adventurous Blonde on?
The Adventurous Blonde isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 November 1937. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Adventurous Blonde?
If you liked The Adventurous Blonde, try My Favorite Brunette, The Right Kind of Wrong, What's Love Got to Do with It?.
Who directed The Adventurous Blonde?
The Adventurous Blonde (1937) was directed by Frank McDonald and stars Glenda Farrell, Barton MacLane, Anne Nagel.