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Still from Blonde Crazy — Blonde Crazy (1931) — Roy Del RuthPhotographed by Ernest Haller and Sidney Hickox

Poster for Blonde Crazy

Roy Del Ruth

Blonde Crazy

English / 1931 / 1h 19m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Comedy Romance

Letterboxd: 3.51/5·2.9K ratings·858 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

The adventures of a cocky con man and his beautiful accomplice.

Included in
Additions: September 2020
Position 9
Included in
Pre-Code Joan Blondell
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorRoy Del Ruth

CinematographerErnest Haller, Sidney Hickox

EditorRalph Dawson

Cast

James Cagneyas Albert 'Bert' Harris

Joan Blondellas Anne Roberts

Louis Calhernas 'Dapper Dan' Barker

Noel Francisas Helen Wilson

Ray Millandas Joe Reynolds

Guy Kibbeeas A. Rupert Johnson Jr.

Polly Waltersas Peggy

William Burressas Colonel Bellock

Maude Eburneas Mrs. Snyder

Nat Pendletonas Hank aka Pete

Wade Boteleras Detective (uncredited)

Ray Cookeas Jimmy the Bellhop (uncredited)

Richard Crameras Cabbie (uncredited)

Bill Elliottas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Peter Erkelenzas Kansas City Dutch (uncredited)

Dick Gordonas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Sherry Hallas Tobacco Counterman (uncredited)

Lew Harveyas Driver (uncredited)

Ben Hendricks Jr.as Tough Guy on Dance Floor (uncredited)

Charles Laneas Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Blonde Crazy (1931) | Criteria