Blondie of the Follies (1932)
You'll Laugh! You'll Cry! But How You'll Enjoy Each Moment of It!
New York City tenement dwelling neighbors Blondie and Lottie are longtime best friends. When Lottie makes the cast of the Follies and moves up in the world, she arranges for Blondie, as well, to join the cast and gain the advantages. But the friendship goes awry when Lottie's sweetheart, wealthy Larry Belmont, falls for Blondie and she for him.
Director: Edmund Goulding
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: September 1, 1932
Cast
- Marion Davies - Blondie McClune
- Robert Montgomery - Larry Belmont
- Billie Dove - Lottie Callahan aka Lurline Cavanaugh
- Jimmy Durante - Jimmy
- James Gleason - Pa McClune
- Zasu Pitts - Gertie
- Sidney Toler - Pete
- Douglass Dumbrille - Murchenson
- Sarah Padden - Ma McClune
- Louise Carter - Ma Callahan
Screenplay
- Anita Loos (Dialogue)
- Frances Marion (Screenplay)
- Frances Marion (Story)
- Anita Loos
Music: William Axt
Cinematography: George Barnes
Editing: George Hively
Production: Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
jealousy, great depression, best friend, cripple, showgirl, pre-code, scuffle, follies, sugar daddy, kept woman, romantic rival, father daughter relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blondie of the Follies about?
- New York City tenement dwelling neighbors Blondie and Lottie are longtime best friends. When Lottie makes the cast of the Follies and moves up in the world, she arranges for Blondie, as well, to join the cast and gain the advantages. But the friendship goes awry when Lottie's sweetheart, wealthy Larry Belmont, falls for Blondie and she for him.
- Who directed Blondie of the Follies?
- Blondie of the Follies was directed by Edmund Goulding.
- Who stars in Blondie of the Follies?
- Blondie of the Follies stars Marion Davies, Robert Montgomery, Billie Dove, Jimmy Durante, James Gleason, Zasu Pitts.
- How long is Blondie of the Follies?
- Blondie of the Follies has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Blondie of the Follies?
- Blondie of the Follies is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Blondie of the Follies produced?
- Blondie of the Follies was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Blondie of the Follies?
- The themes of Blondie of the Follies include: Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Friendship and Bonds.