What a Blonde

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What a Blonde
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Directed by Leslie Goodwins
James Casey
Screenplay by Charles Roberts
Story by Oscar Brodney
Produced by Ben Stoloff
Starring Leon Errol
Richard Lane
Michael St. Angel
Elaine Riley
Cinematography J. Roy Hunt
Edited by Edward W. Williams
Music by Leigh Harline
Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures
Release date
  • January 27, 1945 (1945-01-27)(US) [1]
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

What a Blonde is a 1945 American screwball comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and starring Leon Errol, Richard Lane, Michael St. Angel, and Elaine Riley. The screenplay, by Charles E. Roberts, was based on a story by Oscar Brodney. [2] The film was released by RKO Radio Pictures on January 27, 1945.

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Plot

After running out of gas coupons due to wartime rationing, a lingerie tycoon (Leon Errol), must carpool with two other people in order to receive more. So, when he invites one of his new employees (Michael St. Angel) and a showgirl (Veda Ann Borg) to be his “riders” a whole series of misunderstandings ensue when a bunch of chorus girls move into the tycoon's mansion and takeover everything.

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References

  1. "What a Blonde: Detail View". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  2. "What a Blonde (1945)". Archived from the original on August 18, 2016.