Blonde for a Day (1946) Hugh Beaumont as Michael Shayne - 16mm Original

Description

This is a 16mm Kodak Original print of the Michael Shayne mystery, Blonde for a Day (1946). I would describe it as an Original print with especially nice contrast on Kodak film stock and with some wear lines as would be expected of a print of this vintage. There is no vinegar odor. It is on two - 1600' reels and has a running time of approximately 65 minutes.
Blonde for a Day (1946) Directed by Sam Newfield. Based on characters created by Brett Halliday. Cast: Hugh Beaumont as Michael Shayne, Kathryn Adams a.k.a. Mrs. Hugh Beaumont as Phyllis Hamilton, Cy Kendall, Marjorie Hoshelle, Richard Fraser, Paul Bryar, Mauritz Hugo, Charles C. Wilson, Sonia Sorel a.k.a. Mrs. John Carradine, Frank Ferguson, Claire Rochelle, Fred Aldrich, Lynton Brent, James Carlisle, Russell Custer, Harry Depp, Jack Hendricks and Sol Murgi.
Michael Shayne (Hugh Beaumont) has headed to San Francisco, but even when he’s out of town, he can’t seem to escape Los Angeles. He resists taking cases back in his old town, which makes sense given the local police’s cold shoulder approach to his presence, but a recent turn of events has captured his attention. Tim Rourke (Paul Bryar) is Shayne’s friend and a reporter, with his latest assignment being to look into a string of mysterious murders. Rourke had uncovered some ties to a gambling syndicate, but when he got too close to the truth, he was beaten and shot. Now Shayne ventures back to Los Angeles to investigate the attack and keep his friend alive, but can even Shayne take on and expose an organized crime racket?
Blonde for a Day is the third of the Michael Shayne movies released by Producers Releasing Company and it has solid entertainment value. The narrative is straightforward and there is a nice, fun twist involved. The cast has several returning favorites and the production values are decent with the rough around the edges elements working in the movie’s favor. Fans of Michael Shayne or old school mysteries will find entertainment here as this movie provides a brisk, enjoyable experience.