

Blondie Plays Cupid
1940-10-31 · 72 min · ★ 6.8
The Bumstead family is off to see relatives in the country when Blondie runs into Charlie and Millie, an eloping couple needing her help.
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- Directors
- Frank R. Strayer
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Penny SingletonBlondie Bumstead
Arthur LakeDagwood " Dag " Bumstead
Larry SimmsAlexander " Baby " Bumstead
Jonathan HaleJ.C. Dithers
Danny MummertAlvin Fuddle
Irving BaconMailman
Glenn FordCharlie
Luana WaltersMillie
Will WrightMr. Tucker
Spencer ChartersOnkel Abner Henderson
Leona RobertsTante Hannah Henderson
Stanley BrownOllie Shaw (uncredited)
Jay EatonKirk (uncredited)
Richard FiskeNelson (uncredited)
Si JenksNewton Banks - Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Charles LaneTrain Conductor (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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