Torchy Blane in Panama (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1938, Torchy Blane in Panama is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by William Clemens, running about 59 minutes. “America's nosiest news-hawk goes plane nuts as she risks her neck to land... a killer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Torchy, Steve, and Gahagan are on the trail of a bank robber aboard an ocean liner traveling from New York to L.A. via the Panama Canal.
Who’s in it. Torchy Blane in Panama stars Lola Lane as Torchy Blane, Paul Kelly as Detective Lieutenant Steve 'Stevie' McBride, Tom Kennedy as Detective Gahagan and Anthony Averill as Stanley 'Stan' Crafton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Torchy Blane in Panama has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Torchy Blane in Panama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Torchy Blane in Panama tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Torchy Blane in Panama (1938)?
- In US, Torchy Blane in Panama is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Torchy Blane in Panama worth watching?
- Torchy Blane in Panama holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Torchy Blane in Panama?
- Torchy Blane in Panama stars Lola Lane, Paul Kelly, Tom Kennedy, Anthony Averill and Larry Williams.
- When was Torchy Blane in Panama released?
- Torchy Blane in Panama was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.