The Adventurous Blonde (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1937, The Adventurous Blonde is a comedy, mystery and romance film directed by Frank McDonald, running about 61 minutes. “Gangway for Torchy! She's Goin' to Town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The third of nine Torchy Blane movies. Angry that police detective Steve McBride (Barton MacLane) is giving preferential treatment to his reporter-fiancée, Torchy Blane (Glenda Farrell), reporters from a rival newspaper plan a fake murder with the idea that Torchy's paper will print the story and look foolish. The tables are turned when the fake murder turns out to be the genuine article.
Who’s in it. The Adventurous Blonde stars Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blane, Barton MacLane as Det. Lt. Steve McBride, Anne Nagel as Grace Brown and Tom Kennedy as Detective Gahagan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Adventurous Blonde has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Adventurous Blonde page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Adventurous Blonde tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Adventurous Blonde (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Adventurous Blonde change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Adventurous Blonde worth watching?
- The Adventurous Blonde holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Adventurous Blonde?
- The Adventurous Blonde stars Glenda Farrell, Barton MacLane, Anne Nagel, Tom Kennedy and George E. Stone.
- When was The Adventurous Blonde released?
- The Adventurous Blonde was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.