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The Strawberry Blonde (1941) was a Comedy - Romance Film directed by Raoul Walsh and produced by Hal B. Wallis and William Cagney.

Academy Awards 1941 --- Ceremony Number 14 (source: AMPAS)

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Best Music - ScoringHeinz RoemheldNominated
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The Strawberry Blonde (1941) (3)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 24, 2018 From 4 Star Films

The opening shots of The Strawberry Blonde are not unlike Easter gatherings at my family’s house. Croquet in the backyard…well, that’s about it. But that’s precisely the distinction that’s being made as Raoul Walsh develops a dichotomy between two societies on either si... Read full article


Uma Loira com A??car / The Strawberry Blonde (1941) (1)

By L? on Jul 2, 2016 From Critica Retro

Uma Loira com A??car / The Strawberry Blonde (1941) Hoje todos os olhares e homenagens est?o voltados para ela. N?o s?o todas as talentosas lendas de Hollywood que chegam aos 100 anos, mas Olivia de Havilland conseguiu, e no meio do caminho ainda ganhou dois Oscars e lutou pelos direitos do... Read full article


Rita Hayworth getTV Blogathon: The Strawberry Blonde

By Annmarie Gatti on Nov 2, 2014 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

And my getTV Rita Hayworth Blogathon Pick is… The Strawberry Blonde… “The Jolliest Show this Side of the Naughty Nineties” The Strawberry Blonde is one of ‘those’ movies that I remember so fondly from my childhood. I even remember twirling around my living room si... Read full article


The Strawberry Blonde (1941) (1)

By Beatrice on Jun 9, 2014 From Flickers in Time

The Strawberry Blonde? Directed by Raoul Walsh Written by Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein from a play by James Hagan 1941/USA Warner Bros. First viewing/Amazon Instant Video This light romantic tale is a nostalgic look back at the Gay Nineties and its music. As the story begins, Biff Grimes ... Read full article


Warner Archives’, The Strawberry Blonde

By Aurora on Jul 5, 2013 From Once Upon a Screen

Thanks to Warner Archive I came across one of the most charming movies I’ve seen in a long time, Raoul Walsh‘, The Strawberry Blonde (1941). Dentist, Biff Grimes is getting ready to go for a Sunday afternoon walk with his wife when he receives a call from the president of a bank in town ... Read full article


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Quotes from

Virginia Brush: I don't want him to think I am staring at him. You look at him and tell me what you think of him.
Amy Lind: Well, the only one I can see clearly from here is the horse,
[hesitates]
Amy Lind: and I'm disappointed in him.


Amy Lind: There's something about the country air.
Biff Grimes: Hm?
Amy Lind: I said, there's something about the country air.
Biff Grimes: I like city air.
Amy Lind: Well... there really isn't any difference between city air and country air. They're both hydrogen, and oxygen, and -...
Biff Grimes: Air! You can't even see it, so why talk about it?


Amy Lind: Oh for goodness sake, Virginia, cut out the nonsense. This is a pre-arranged date and we all know it. I've got to get back on duty by 11, so come on, let's shake our tootsies.
Virginia Brush: Amy!
Amy Lind: Oh 'Amy!' my Grandmother's hot water bottle!
Biff Grimes: [muttering to Hugo] She's fast.
Hugo F. Barnstead: [under breath] Yeah.


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Facts about

Adapted from a Broadway play that originally opened Feb. 7, 1927 at the Bijou Theatre and ran for 24 performances.
In March 1941, Warner Brothers was distributing this film on a double bill with another comedy, Honeymoon for Three starring Ann Sheridan and George Brent.
Even though it is for only a few seconds, we hear Rita Hayworth sing with her own voice. This is believed to be the only time in a film when this happens.
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