Blondie on a Budget
1940, English. Directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Balance your fun budget.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank R. StrayerDirector
- Penny SingletonBlondie Bumstead
- Arthur LakeDagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Larry SimmsBaby Dumpling Bumstead
- DaisyDaisy
- Rita HayworthJoan Forrester
- Danny MummertAlvin Fuddle
- Don BeddoeMarvin Williams
- John QualenEd Fuddle
- Fay HelmMrs. Fuddle
- Irving BaconMailman
- Thurston HallBrice
- William BrisbaneTheatre Manager
Details
- Released
- 29 February 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Flournoy
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What Blondie on a Budget is based on
Blondie on a Budget is based on Blondie, a comic strip by Chic Young.
Comic strip
Blondie
By Chic Young
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Blondie on a Budget: quick answers
What should I watch before Blondie on a Budget?
Watch Blondie (1938), Blondie Meets the Boss (1939), Blondie Takes a Vacation (1939), and Blondie Brings Up Baby (1939) first.
What comes after Blondie on a Budget?
Next in the series: Blondie Has Servant Trouble (1940), Blondie Plays Cupid (1940), and Blondie Goes Latin (1941).
Is Blondie on a Budget worth watching?
Blondie on a Budget doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Blondie on a Budget?
Blondie on a Budget runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does Blondie on a Budget have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Blondie on a Budget. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Blondie on a Budget parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Blondie on a Budget is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Blondie on a Budget on?
Blondie on a Budget isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 February 1940. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Blondie on a Budget?
If you liked Blondie on a Budget, try Beau Hunks, The Mouse That Roared, Hollywood or Bust.
Who directed Blondie on a Budget?
Blondie on a Budget (1940) was directed by Frank R. Strayer and stars Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms.
What is Blondie on a Budget based on?
Blondie on a Budget is based on Blondie, a comic strip by Chic Young.