

Footlight Glamour
1943, English. Directed by Frank R. Strayer.
DAGWOOD IN TROUBLE AGAIN!
Mr. Dithers is trying to encourage a businessman to build a war-time manufacturing plant on land he owns while Dagwood tries to prevent the businessman from learning his daughter is involved in a local theatre production.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Part of a series
Blondie: watch order
Cast & crew
- Frank R. StrayerDirector
- Penny SingletonBlondie Bumstead
- Arthur LakeDagwood " Dag " Bumstead
- Larry SimmsAlexander Bumstead
- Marjorie Ann MutchieCookie Bumstead
- DaisyDaisy
- Ann SavageVicki Wheeler
- Jonathan HaleJ.C. Dithers
- Irving BaconMr. Crumb
- Danny MummertAlvin Fuddle
- Stanley BrownOllie
- Elspeth DudgeonFrances
- Thurston HallRandolph Wheeler
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Karen DeWolf, Connie Lee
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What Footlight Glamour is based on
Footlight Glamour is based on Blondie, a comic strip by Chic Young.
Comic strip
Blondie
By Chic Young
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
Watch before Footlight Glamour
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.

Blondie Brings Up Baby
1939 · 6.9/10
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Blondie on a Budget
1940 · 6.2/10
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Blondie Has Servant Trouble
1940 · 7.0/10
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Blondie Plays Cupid
1940 · 6.8/10
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Blondie Goes Latin
1941 · 6.6/10
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Blondie in Society
1941 · 6.4/10
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Blondie Goes to College
1942 · 6.6/10
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Blondie's Blessed Event
1942 · 7.0/10
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Blondie for Victory
1942 · 7.6/10
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It's a Great Life
1943 · 7.7/10
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What comes next in the series.

Leave It to Blondie
1945 · 6.8/10
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Life with Blondie
1945 · 6.7/10
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Blondie's Lucky Day
1946 · 6.4/10
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Blondie Knows Best
1946 · 6.9/10
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Blondie's Big Moment
1947 · 5.5/10
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Blondie's Holiday
1947 · 6.6/10
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Footlight Glamour: quick answers
What should I watch before Footlight Glamour?
Watch Blondie Goes to College (1942), Blondie's Blessed Event (1942), Blondie for Victory (1942), and It's a Great Life (1943) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Footlight Glamour?
Next in the series: Leave It to Blondie (1945), Life with Blondie (1945), and Blondie's Lucky Day (1946).
Is Footlight Glamour worth watching?
Footlight Glamour doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Footlight Glamour?
Footlight Glamour runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does Footlight Glamour have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Footlight Glamour. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Footlight Glamour parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Footlight Glamour is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Footlight Glamour on?
Footlight Glamour isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Footlight Glamour?
If you liked Footlight Glamour, try What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, The Trouble with Angels, Much Ado About Nothing.
Who directed Footlight Glamour?
Footlight Glamour (1943) was directed by Frank R. Strayer and stars Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms.
What is Footlight Glamour based on?
Footlight Glamour is based on Blondie, a comic strip by Chic Young.