Blondie
Blondie

Blondie

1938Movie70 minEnglish

Blondie and Dagwood are about to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary but this happy occasion is marred when the bumbling Dagwood gets himself involved in a scheme that is promising financial ruin for the Bumstead family.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Frank R. StrayerGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

The first film in the long-running Blondie series, this comedy follows the everyday adventures of the Bumstead family. Dagwood Bumstead, the perpetually clumsy and well-meaning husband, often finds himself in humorous predicaments, usually involving his demanding boss, Mr. Dithers, and his loving but exasperated wife, Blondie. Their son, Baby Dumpling, and their pet dog, Daisy, add to the chaotic charm of their domestic life.

Critical Reception

The film was a commercial success, establishing the beloved comic strip characters on screen and launching a popular film series. While not critically acclaimed for its artistic merit, it was praised for its lighthearted humor and faithful adaptation of the source material, resonating well with family audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and funny adaptation of the popular comic strip.
  • Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake perfectly capture the spirit of Blondie and Dagwood.
  • Delightful family entertainment with plenty of laughs.

Google audience: Audience reception for this early installment of the Blondie series was generally positive, with viewers appreciating the lighthearted humor and the relatable portrayal of a typical American family dealing with everyday challenges.

Fun Fact

The film was the first of twenty-eight Blondie films produced by Columbia Pictures between 1938 and 1950.

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This, the very first of the 28 films based on one of my favourite comic strips growing up, IMHO perfectly encapsulated the essential components of the cartoon and mixed the raucous confusion Dagwood has in trying to be the perfect husband a...