Blonde Crazy

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Cast & Crew

James Cagney
Bert Harris

Joan Blondell
Anne Roberts

Louis Calhern
Dapper Dan Barker

Ray Milland
Joe Reynolds

Polly Walters
Peggy

Nat Pendleton
Hank, aka Pete

Roy Del Ruth
Director

Kubec Glasmon
Writer

John Bright
Writer

Fred E. Ahlert
Original Music

Archie Gottler
Original Music

George W. Meyer
Original Music

Sidney D. Mitchell
Original Music

E.A. Swan
Original Music

Roy Turk
Original Music

Ernest Haller
Cinematographer

Sidney Hickox
Cinematographer

Ralph Dawson
Film Editing

Esdras Hartley
Art Director

Earl Luick
Costume Design

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Audience Reviews for Blonde Crazy

• Dec 06, 2019

  Don't miss this pretty good pre-code effort about small timers who dream of hitting the big time by going crooked. Okay, so the story's been done but the chemistry between Cagney and Blondell is unique, steamy and smart, and effortlessly puts over the work. As well, that it's pre-code means that many situations are handled in a pretty mature way considering the times. The patter is quick, witty and contagious. Good stuff, and only months after Cagney's breakout in Public Enemy.
  Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
• May 01, 2016

  What's not to like about this movie? You have James Cagney as a smooth hotel bellhop, chasing women and intent on making it big. You have beautiful Joan Blondell standing up for herself, refusing to give in to his advances or to a hotel patron's, and not afraid to dish out a good slap across the face. You also have her taking a bath, for crying out loud! As well wear a very pretty wedding gown, although her marriage may not be to who you think. The film has the two of them improbably teaming up to dupe people out of their money, and the ways in which do this are sometimes quite clever. The little fish get swallowed up by bigger fish at one turn, and there are feints and double crosses along the way, prompting Cagney to famously say 'that dirty double-crossin' rat!' I'm not sure why there is criticism about the ending, but won't spoil it except to say it's perfectly balanced. Despite all the larceny, the movie is playful and it's a joy to watch the banter and chemistry between Cagney and Blondell. He playfully struts across the floor, calls her 'honn-ee', and is gentle with her after he's grabbed her and she tells him he's hurting her (which is nice particularly given the time!). I have no idea why the movie was called 'Blonde Crazy', except to say it may make you Blondell Crazy. :) And what a fantastic year 1931 was for James Cagney! 'The Public Enemy' appeared in the same year. This one would be a great introduction to films of this period - it's entertaining, and had all of the right touches.
  Antonius B Super Reviewer
• Apr 17, 2010

  Routine Warners film is improved immeasurably by the great team of Cagney & Blondell.
  jay n Super Reviewer
• Sep 29, 2009

  the cutest couple this side of the 'thin man' series, cagney and blondell made six films together in the 30s. this one followed on the heels of cagney's breakout role in 'public enemy'. it's more of a comedic role for cagney and it's interesting to watch his developing screen persona, still a bit awkward in early scenes. cagney and blondell play grifters and partners in crime mostly running the 'badger game' against wealthy businessmen. blondell ultimately wants to settle down but finds cagney too irresponsible, instead falling for a wall street trader who turns out less respectable than expected (not much has changed). lots of naughty fun like only precode hollywood could turn out
  Stella D Super Reviewer

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