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69% Critic Match
The Strawberry Blonde
“Times have changed, but Cagney hasn't!”
6.9 / 10• 1941• 1h 37m•NR• English
RomanceComedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
James Cagney
Biff Grimes
Lead
Olivia de Havilland
Amy Lind
Rita Hayworth
Virginia Brush
Alan Hale
Old Man Grimes
Jack Carson
Hugo Barnstead
George Tobias
Nicholas Pappalas
Una O'Connor
Mrs. Mulcahey
George Reeves
Harold
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Raoul Walsh's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Strawberry Blonde is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
