Don't Bet on Blondes
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| Directed by | Robert Florey |
| Produced by | Samuel Bischoff |
| Written by | Isabel Dawn Boyce De Gaw |
| Starring | Warren William Guy Kibee |
| Cinematography | William Rees |
| Edited by | Thomas Richards |
| Distributed by | Warner Brothers |
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59 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Don't Bet on Blondes is a 1935 American romantic comedy film.
Plot summary
Small-time racketeer "Odds" Owen and his associates go into the semi-legitimate insurance business, but his first big client is a southern-colonel ne'er-do-well who wants to insure his daughter against getting married. Owen's muscle successfully chases off her various suitors, thereby avoiding the risk of having to pay out against the policy, but Owen himself falls in love with her, placing him in a dilemma, caught between the heart and the wallet.
Cast
- Warren William as Oscar Owen
- Claire Dodd as Marilyn Youngblood
- Guy Kibbee as Colonel Youngblood
- William Gargan as Numbers
- Vince Barnett as Chuck aka 'Brains'
- Hobart Cavanaugh as Philbert O. Slemp
- Clay Clement as T. Everett Markham
- Errol Flynn as David Van Dusen
- Spencer Charters as Doc
- Walter Byron as Dwight Boardman
- Eddie Shubert as Steve
- Jack Norton as J. Mortimer 'Mousy' Slade
- Mary Treen as Owen's secretary
- Maude Eburne as Little Ellen Purdy
- Herman Bing as Professor Friedrich Wilhelm Gruber
Production
The film was originally known as Not on Your Life and was always intended as a vehicle for Warren William.[1][2] Dolores del Río was originally announced as female co star.[3] She was eventually replaced by Claire Dodd.[4] Walter Byron replaced George Meeker.[5] Filming completed 13 May 1935.[6]
Errol Flynn appears briefly playing a bit part in his fifth movie, and second in Hollywood, just before his break-through role in Captain Blood later that year. He made the movie shortly after his marriage to Lili Damita.[7]
Reception
The Los Angeles Times called it a "sparkling comedy" in which Warren William "again proves himself a delightful and suave comedian."[8]
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