The Strawberry Blonde

The Strawberry Blonde

1941 · 97 min · EN · NR · 6.7 (50 votes)
Dir. Raoul Walsh · Starring James Cagney, Olivia de Havilland, Rita Hayworth, Alan Hale, Jack Carson, George Tobias · Music Heinz Roemheld

Times have changed, but Cagney hasn't!

RomanceComedy

Biff Grimes is desperately in love with Virginia, but his best friend Hugo marries her and manipulates Biff into becoming involved in his somewhat nefarious businesses. Hugo appears to have stolen Biff's dreams, and Biff has to deal with the realisation that having what he wants and wanting what another has can be very different things.

VIBE

A dazzling Technicolor musical that feels like a fizzy, romantic dream. Its witty banter and charming performances create an effervescent, nostalgic atmosphere, perfect for a lighthearted escape into old Hollywood glamour.

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