HomeLibraryAsk RayDiscoverJournal
Profile
Waiting

My Favorite Brunette

NR19471h 27mElliott Nugent
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 75%
Home
Library
Ask Ray
Discover
Journal

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"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.

ComedyMysteryRomance
Amateur DetectiveSpoof

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

usUnited States

Own Instantly

VPN Required
Available in other countries where you don't have streaming services configured.

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is My Favorite Brunette (1947) about?

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…

Who stars in My Favorite Brunette?

My Favorite Brunette stars Bob Hope (Ronnie Jackson), Dorothy Lamour (Baroness Carlotta Montay), Peter Lorre (Kismet), Lon Chaney Jr. (Willie), John Hoyt (Dr. Lundau). The film was directed by Elliott Nugent.

How long is My Favorite Brunette?

My Favorite Brunette has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947. It is rated NR.

Is My Favorite Brunette worth watching?

My Favorite Brunette holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Comedy, Mystery, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch My Favorite Brunette?

Streaming availability for My Favorite Brunette changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.