Blondie Johnson (1933)

Blondie Johnson (1933). 1h 7m | Passed

“Joan Blondell plays a down-on-her-luck lady who turns to crime. Specifically being a con artist. She hooks up with gangster Chester Morris and before too long sheu0026#39;s leading the gang herself. Joanu0026#39;s really the whole show here. Sheu0026#39;s a big-eyed curvy beauty but sheu0026#39;s also smart and tough as nails. Sheu0026#39;s impossible to dislike and gives an effortless performance. Itu0026#39;s a good role for the period, playing a woman who uses her brains instead of her body to get ahead. Chester Morris is good but his part here isnu0026#39;t exactly Boston Blackie. His chemistry with Joan is lacking, as well. Allen Jenkins is fun, which should come as no surprise. Arthur Vinton, who plays a big shot gangster here, sounds just like Ralph Bellamy. I thought maybe my eyes were playing tricks on me. Itu0026#39;s a good little gangster picture. Fans of the terribly underrated Joan Blondell will like it a lot.”