My Favorite Blonde (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1942, My Favorite Blonde is a comedy film directed by Sidney Lanfield, running about 78 minutes. “HELP! SHE'S AFTER ME! IS THERE A BRUNETTE IN THE HOUSE?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Larry Haines, a mediocre vaudeville entertainer, boards a train for Los Angeles. Aboard, he meets an attractive, blonde British agent carrying a coded message hidden in a brooch—and is being pursued by Nazi agents.
Who’s in it. My Favorite Blonde stars Bob Hope as Larry Haines, Madeleine Carroll as Karen Bentley, Gale Sondergaard as Madame Stephanie Runick and George Zucco as Dr. Hugo Streger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, My Favorite Blonde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Favorite Blonde page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Favorite Blonde tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Favorite Blonde (1942)?
- In US, My Favorite Blonde is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Favorite Blonde worth watching?
- My Favorite Blonde holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Favorite Blonde?
- My Favorite Blonde stars Bob Hope, Madeleine Carroll, Gale Sondergaard, George Zucco and Lionel Royce.
- When was My Favorite Blonde released?
- My Favorite Blonde was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.