Blonde Crazy (1931) does not boast the best plot in the world: the structure is a mess and many of the supporting characters are not that well developed. But gosh, who's here for any of that? This movie is all about James Cagney and Joan Blondell, giving them a framework around which to display their wonderful chemistry. The two play a pair of con artists who work in a hotel, swindling lecherous old men out of money. Of course, the partners in crime fall in love, though Joan is reluctant to hitch herself to such a scoundrel and lady killer.
The whole thing is a lark, full of belly laughs. I near died every time Blondell smacked someone across the face or Cagney called someone "HON-EEY!" If you're a fan of either actor, then you'll have a great old time with Blonde Crazy. Everyone else may not be so impressed.
The whole thing is a lark, full of belly laughs. I near died every time Blondell smacked someone across the face or Cagney called someone "HON-EEY!" If you're a fan of either actor, then you'll have a great old time with Blonde Crazy. Everyone else may not be so impressed.