My Favorite Brunette (1947)

Description: He's a hilarious hawkshaw... with a case on Dottie! Ronnie Jackson is a lowly baby photographer who secretly fantasizes about being a private detective. When a lovely baroness actually mistakes him for one and asks him to help locate her missing husband, Baron Montay, Ronnie finds himself agreeing. Several days later he is on death row whiling away the hours until his execution by recounting to a group of reporters the bizarre tale of how he ended up there.
Director: Elliott Nugent
Producer: elliott nugent
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User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 229 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 18:11:25
Genre: Comedy Mystery Romance
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Actors


Bob Hope
Dorothy Lamour
Peter Lorre
Lon Chaney Jr.
John Hoyt

User Reviews

william clemens
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
michael r lawrence
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
charles guggenheim
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
walter shumway
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
edward f cline
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
jerry warren
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
norman thomson
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
alan crosland
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
roy william neill
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
oscar micheaux
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
william girdler
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
fritz lang
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
george schaefer
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
julian roffman
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
john ainsworth
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
john p mccarthy
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
joseph green
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
ubaldo ragona
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
riccardo freda
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
harold s bucquet
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.

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