

Blondie's Big Moment
1947-01-09 · 70 min · ★ 5.5
Blondie decides she wants to be a star and nearly turns her household upside down in this entry in the long-running domestic comedy series. Dagwood has mixed emotions about his wife's theatrical aspirations and eventually he decides to get her to quit. As usual - disaster ensues.
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- Directors
- Abby Berlin
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Penny SingletonBlondie Bumstead
Arthur LakeDagwood " Dag " Bumstead
Larry SimmsAlexander " Baby " Bumstead
Marjorie Ann MutchieCookie Bumstead
Anita LouiseMiss Gray
Danny MummertAlvin Fuddle
Jack RiceOllie Merton
Eddie AcuffMailman (uncredited)
Jerome CowanGeorge M. Radcliffe (uncredited)
Hal K. DawsonMr. Little (uncredited)
Robert KellardJoe (uncredited)
Douglas WoodTheodore Payson (uncredited)
Dick WesselBus Driver (uncredited)
Wanda PerrySecretary (uncredited)
Kernan CrippsLettering Painter (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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