Films
The character of Torchy Blane appeared in the following Warner Brothers and First National films:
| Released | Film title | Run time | Starring as | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torchy Blane | Steve McBride | |||
| 1937 | Smart Blonde | 59 min | Glenda Farrell | Barton MacLane |
| Fly-Away Baby | 60 min | |||
| The Adventurous Blonde | 61 min | |||
| 1938 | Blondes At Work | 63 min | ||
| Torchy Blane in Panama | 59 min | Lola Lane | Paul Kelly | |
| Torchy Gets Her Man | 63 min | Glenda Farrell | Barton MacLane | |
| 1939 | Torchy Blane in Chinatown | 58 min | ||
| Torchy Runs for Mayor | 60 min | |||
| Torchy Blane ... Playing with Dynamite | 59 min | Jane Wyman | Allen Jenkins | |
As of 2009, Turner Classic Movies have made a number of original trailers freely available online at their web site.
A DVD box set of all nine features has been released by Warner Archive.
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