The story of a Depression-downtrodden waif who uses her brains instead of her body to rise from tyro con artist to crime boss.The story of a Depression-downtrodden waif who uses her brains instead of her body to rise from tyro con artist to crime boss.The story of a Depression-downtrodden waif who uses her brains instead of her body to rise from tyro con artist to crime boss.
Joseph Cawthorn
- Manager
- (as Joe Cawthorn)
Maurice Black
- Tony
- (uncredited)
Naomi Childers
- Welfare Secretary
- (uncredited)
Charles Dow Clark
- Welfare Interviewer
- (uncredited)
Helena Phillips Evans
- Police Matron
- (uncredited)
Sam Godfrey
- Freddie
- (uncredited)
Betty Jane Graham
- Child Outside Tenement
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film has been preserved by the Library of Congress.
- GoofsWhen Blondie is talking to Danny at his apartment, she is reclining on the sofa with her legs stretched out straight. But on the next immediate cut when Danny confronts her; she is now sitting up with her legs in a folded position.
- Quotes
Danny Jones: Gee I can't eat, I can't sleep. Why I've gone around all day with nobody in my head but you.
Blondie Johnson: Bet you had a tough time getting your hat over both of us.
Danny Jones: Well you make me sick. If you was my dame I'd break your neck.
Blondie Johnson: If I was your dame I'd deserve it.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Complicated Women (2003)
Featured review
The story of a tough dame who rises to the top of the crime world.
When the story begins, Blondie Johnson (Joan Blondell) is broke and destitute. However, instead of waiting and hoping things will get better, she decides to take life into her own hands and devote herself to a life of crime. However, she's not looking at any petty crimes but wants to be a crime boss....something pretty much impossible back in 1933. And, after connecting up with Danny (Chester Morris), she begins her rapid ascent to the top. But there's one problem in her future....no matter how she tries to become tough and hard-bitten, she's still a lady.
This is generally a very good film. However, the ending portion disappointed me because up until then, Blondie was a good character...but at the end she inexplicably grows a heart. Inconsistent....but despite this it's still worth your time if you like classic films.
This is generally a very good film. However, the ending portion disappointed me because up until then, Blondie was a good character...but at the end she inexplicably grows a heart. Inconsistent....but despite this it's still worth your time if you like classic films.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Блонди Джонсон
- Filming locations
- Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, District of Columbia, USA(exterior of train station)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $151,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 7 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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