Joan Blondell

Actor

About

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Born

August 30, 1906

Died

December 25, 1979

Cause of Death

Cancer

Biography

Unconventionally beautiful, gifted performer who appeared in over 80 films while maintaining a successful stage career. Blondell played a number of leads, secondary leads and, later, character parts, often as brassy but warm-hearted types; among her best known films are "Golddiggers of 1933" (1933), "Nightmare Alley" (1947) and "The Cincinatti Kid" (1965). She was married to cinematograp...

Filmography

The Woman Inside (1981)

Death at Love House (1976)

Photos & Videos

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Lawyer Man (1932) -- (Movie Clip) I'm A Charter Member

Blondie Johnson (1933) -- (Movie Clip) Not During Business Hours

Family & Companions

George Barnes

Husband

Director of photography. Married in 1933; divorced in 1935.

Dick Powell

Husband

Actor. Married in 1936; divorced in 1945.

Mike Todd

Husband

Director. Married on July 4, 1947; divorced in 1950.

Bibliography

"Center Door Fancy"

Joan Blondell

Biography

Filmography

Life Events

1929

Acted opposite James Cagney on Broadway in "Penny Arcade"

1930

Film acting debut in "Sinners Holiday", the film version of "Penny Arcade"

1931

Portrayed Edward Woods' moll in "The Public Enemy", starring James Cagney

1932

Cast as a chorine in "Union Depot", a "Grand Hotel"-like film set in a train station

1933

Played one of a trio of chorus girls in the movie musical "Gold Diggers of 1933"; one of ten films opposite future husband Dick Powell

Photo Collections

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - Movie Poster

Here is the American one-sheet movie poster for Fox' A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945), directed by Elia Kazan. One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.

Footlight Parade - Lobby Cards

Here are several Lobby Cards from Footlight Parade (1933). Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.

Cry 'Havoc' - Movie Poster

Here is the original one-sheet movie poster for MGM's Cry 'Havoc' (1943), starring Margaret Sullavan, Joan Blondell, and Ann Sothern. One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.

Blonde Crazy - Movie Posters

There's Always a Woman - Movie Poster

The Public Enemy - Publicity Stills

Here are a few photos taken to help publicize Warner Bros' The Public Enemy (1931), starring James Cagney, Jean Harlow, and Joan Blondell. Publicity stills were specially-posed photos, usually taken off the set, for purposes of publicity or reference for promotional artwork.

Gold Diggers of 1937 - Publicity Stills

Here are a few Publicity Stills from Gold Diggers of 1937 (1936), starring Joan Blondell and Dick Powell. Publicity stills were specially-posed photos, usually taken off the set, for purposes of publicity or reference for promotional artwork.

Stand-In - Title Lobby Card

Here is the Title Lobby Card from Stand-In (1937), starring Leslie Howard and Joan Blondell. Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.

Dames - Lobby Cards

Here are a few Lobby Cards from the Warner Bros. musical Dames (1934). Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.

Three on a Match - Scene Stills

Here are some scene stills from Warner Bros' Three on a Match (1932), starring Joan Blondell, Bette Davis, and Ann Dvorak.

Two Girls on Broadway - Joan Blondell Publicity Stills

Here are a couple of stills taken of Joan Blondell, to publicize Two Girls on Broadway (1940). Publicity stills were specially-posed photos, usually taken off the set, for purposes of publicity or reference for promotional artwork.