Blue, White, and Perfect
"Mike Shayne battles smugglers and spies to keep them in the U.S.A. It's his most dangerous assignment!"
Originally released in 1942. Blue, White, and Perfect is a crime/mystery film. directed by Herbert I. Leeds. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lloyd Nolan, Mary Beth Hughes, and George Reeves
Synopsis
In order to win back his girlfriend, Mike Shayne promises to give up his detective practice and get a job as riveter in an aircraft plant. He quickly finds himself investigating the theft of industrial diamonds from the plant's safe and, utilizing a variety of false identities, traces them first to a dress factory and later to a Hawaii-bound ocean liner. Escaping several attempts on his life, he is able to uncover a Nazi smuggling ring, but the location of the missing diamonds continues to elude him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1942
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lloyd Nolan
as Michael Shayne
Mary Beth Hughes
as Merle Garland
George Reeves
as Juan Arturo O'Hara
Helene Reynolds
as Helen Shaw
Steven Geray
as Vanderhoefen
Henry Victor
as Rudolf Hagerman
Curt Bois
as Friedrich Gerber, alias Nappy Dubois
Marie Blake
as Ethel
Emmett Vogan
as Charlie
Mae Marsh
as Mrs. Bertha Toby
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue, White, and Perfect about?
In order to win back his girlfriend, Mike Shayne promises to give up his detective practice and get a job as riveter in an aircraft plant. He quickly finds himself investigating the theft of indust...
Who directed Blue, White, and Perfect?
Blue, White, and Perfect was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
How long is Blue, White, and Perfect?
Blue, White, and Perfect has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Blue, White, and Perfect released?
Blue, White, and Perfect was released on January 6, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blue, White, and Perfect?
The main cast of Blue, White, and Perfect includes Lloyd Nolan, Mary Beth Hughes, George Reeves, Helene Reynolds, Steven Geray.