Blondie for Victory (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1942, Blondie for Victory is a comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer, running about 71 minutes. “Blondie Has Dagwood in Splints...and America in Stitches!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Blondie organizes Housewives of America to perform home-front wartime duties, including guarding the local dam... Blondie for Victory was twelfth in Columbia's series of comedy films based on Chic Young's popular comic strip Blondie. Anxious to do her bit for the war effort, Blondie joins the Housewives of America, a home defense league. Husband Dagwood soon finds that Blondie is neglecting her responsibilities at home in favor of her war work; also disgruntled are Dagwood's chauvinistic boss Mr. Dithers and a newlywed husband whose wife is never home thanks to the defense league.
Who’s in it. Blondie for Victory stars Penny Singleton as Blondie Bumstead, Arthur Lake as Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead, Larry Simms as Alexander " Baby " Bumstead and Majelle White as Cookie Bumstead, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Blondie for Victory sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blondie for Victory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blondie for Victory tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blondie for Victory (1942)?
- In US, Blondie for Victory is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blondie for Victory worth watching?
- Blondie for Victory holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blondie for Victory?
- Blondie for Victory stars Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Larry Simms, Majelle White and Daisy.
- When was Blondie for Victory released?
- Blondie for Victory was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.