Blonde for a Day
1946, English. Directed by Sam Newfield.
MICHAEL SHANE, DETECTIVE STEPS OUT WITH A BLONDE...AND GETS KNOCKED FOR A LOOP BY A BRUNETTE!
Newspaper reporter Tim Rourke keeps writing articles that attack the police department for its failure to solve a chain of murders, which nearly leads to the reporter's death. He calls in private detective Michael Shayne, who turns up a blonde and a blackmailer.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Sam NewfieldDirector
- Hugh BeaumontMichael Shayne
- Kathryn AdamsPhyllis Hamilton
- Cy KendallInspector Pete Rafferty
- Marjorie HoshelleHelen Porter
- Frank FergusonWalter Bronson
- Richard FraserDillingham 'Dilly' Smith
- Paul BryarTim Rourke
- Mauritz HugoHank Brenner
- Charles Cahill WilsonChief of Police Will Gentry (as Charles Wilson)
- Sonia SorelMuriel Bronson
- Claire RochelleMinerva Dickens
Details
- Released
- 10 June 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fred Myton, Brett Halliday
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News & fan talk
Watch before Blonde for a Day
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
1940 · 6.6/10
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Sleepers West
1941 · 6.5/10
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Dressed to Kill
1941 · 6.4/10
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Blue, White and Perfect
1942 · 6.5/10
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The Man Who Wouldn't Die
1942 · 6.6/10
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Just Off Broadway
1942 · 6.0/10
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Time to Kill
1942 · 5.9/10
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Murder Is My Business
1946 · 7.7/10
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Larceny in Her Heart
1946 · 6.0/10
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Blonde for a Day: quick answers
What should I watch before Blonde for a Day?
Watch Just Off Broadway (1942), Time to Kill (1942), Murder Is My Business (1946), and Larceny in Her Heart (1946) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Blonde for a Day?
Next in the series: Three on a Ticket (1947) and Too Many Winners (1947).
Is Blonde for a Day worth watching?
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How long is Blonde for a Day?
Blonde for a Day runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Blonde for a Day have a post-credits scene?
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Blonde for a Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blonde for a Day is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blonde for a Day on?
Blonde for a Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blonde for a Day?
If you liked Blonde for a Day, try The Interview, The Mirror Crack'd, Lady in the Lake.
Who directed Blonde for a Day?
Blonde for a Day (1946) was directed by Sam Newfield and stars Hugh Beaumont, Kathryn Adams, Cy Kendall.