01 A dangerous racketeer poses as a reformed man to seduce the daughter of the district attorney.
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy · 1h 47m · Rated NR
6 Best Glenda Farrell Movies
By Vlad Zakh · March 23, 2026
Glenda Farrell brought rapid-fire, wisecracking energy to Hollywood and became the icon of the fast-talking, street-smart reporter. Smart Blonde investigates a nightclub owner’s murder, Johnny Eager poses a racketeer as a reformed man to seduce a district attorney’s daughter, Gold Diggers of 1937 schemes to fund a Broadway show, and Mystery of the Wax Museum hides a gruesome secret behind a sculptor’s exhibits. Three on a Match and Little Caesar round out the list.
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02 A sharp-witted newspaper reporter investigates the murder of a nightclub owner alongside her detective friend.
Directed by Frank McDonald · 0h 59m
03 A struggling insurance salesman schemes to fund a Broadway show and win an heiress's heart.
Directed by Lloyd Bacon · 1h 41m
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
04 A disfigured sculptor rebuilds his ruined wax museum using a horrifying and deadly new method.
Directed by Michael Curtiz · 1h 18m
Where to watch
Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
05 Allen Jenkins features in this drama about three childhood friends who reunite as adults, only for one's reckless choices to spiral out of control.
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy · 1h 03m
Where to watch
Stream: YouTube TV
06 A small-time hood's ruthless ambition drives his rapid rise through the underworld.
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy · 1h 18m · Rated NR
Nominated for 1 Oscar2 wins & 1 nomination
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
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