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ROMANCE . 1941 . 1h 37m . 6.9/10

The Strawberry Blonde_

"Times have changed, but Cagney hasn't!"

Biff Grimes is desperately in love with Virginia, but his best friend Hugo marries her and manipulates Biff into becoming involved in his somewhat nefarious businesses. Hugo appears to have stolen Biff's dreams, and Biff has to deal with the realisation that having what he wants and wanting what another has can be very different things.

Starring James Cagney, Olivia de Havilland, Rita Hayworth
6.9/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
1941
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Times have changed, but Cagney hasn't!

Biff Grimes is desperately in love with Virginia, but his best friend Hugo marries her and manipulates Biff into becoming involved in his somewhat nefarious businesses. Hugo appears to have stolen Biff's dreams, and Biff has to deal with the realisation that having what he wants and wanting what another has can be very different things.

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Cast
James Cagney stars as Biff Grimes in The Strawberry Blonde.
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Year context
The Strawberry Blonde was released 85 years ago in 1941.
Overview
Biff Grimes is desperately in love with Virginia, but his best friend Hugo marries her and manipulates Biff into becoming involved in his somewhat nefarious ...
The Strawberry Blonde is a Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 37m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (67 votes)

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What is The Strawberry Blonde about?
Biff Grimes is desperately in love with Virginia, but his best friend Hugo marries her and manipulates Biff into becoming involved in his somewhat nefarious businesses. Hugo appears to have stolen Biff's dreams, and Biff has to deal with the realisation that having what he wants and wanting what another has can be very different things.
How long is The Strawberry Blonde?
The Strawberry Blonde has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in The Strawberry Blonde?
The cast of The Strawberry Blonde includes James Cagney, Olivia de Havilland, Rita Hayworth, Alan Hale, Jack Carson.
What is the rating of The Strawberry Blonde?
The Strawberry Blonde has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 67 votes on TMDB.

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Romance Comedy
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