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Blonde for a Day
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Blonde for a Day

1946-06-10 · 68 min · ★ 5.8

Mystery · Crime

Newspaper reporter Tim Rourke keeps writing articles that attack the police department for its failure to solve a chain of murders, which nearly leads to the reporter's death. He calls in private detective Michael Shayne, who turns up a blonde and a blackmailer.

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Directors
Sam Newfield
Production companies
Sigmund Neufeld Productions, PRC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hugh BeaumontHugh BeaumontMichael Shayne
Kathryn AdamsKathryn AdamsPhyllis Hamilton
Cy KendallCy KendallInspector Pete Rafferty
Marjorie HoshelleMarjorie HoshelleHelen Porter
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonWalter Bronson
Richard FraserRichard FraserDillingham 'Dilly' Smith
Paul BryarPaul BryarTim Rourke
Mauritz HugoMauritz HugoHank Brenner
Charles Cahill WilsonCharles Cahill WilsonChief of Police Will Gentry (as Charles Wilson)
Sonia SorelMuriel Bronson
Claire RochelleClaire RochelleMinerva Dickens

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