{"product_id":"blondes-and-redheads-lost-comedy-classics-volume-2","title":"Blondes and Redheads: Lost Comedy Classics, Volume 2","description":"Inspired by the popularity of Hal Roach's 'The Boyfriends', RKO began a series of two-reel comedies called \"Blondes and Redheads\" in 1933. Where 'The Boyfriends' focused on the romantic mishaps of clueless young men, 'Blondes and Redheads' followed the adventures of two sexy working girls trying to make their way in the big city. RKO hired Roach director George Stevens to helm the series. The 'Blonde' in all 11 shorts was Carol Tevis, while the 'Redhead' was initially June Brewster. After 6 shorts, she was replaced by Dorothy Granger, who had been a 'Boyfriends' regular. Stevens left the series for features in early 1935, eventually making amazing pictures like \u003ci\u003eGunga Din\u003c\/i\u003e (1939), \u003ci\u003ePenny Serenade\u003c\/i\u003e (1941), \u003ci\u003eShane\u003c\/i\u003e (1953), \u003ci\u003eThe Diary of Anne Frank\u003c\/i\u003e (1959) and \u003ci\u003eThe Greatest Story Ever Told\u003c\/i\u003e (1965). He would be awarded an Oscar for both \u003ci\u003eA Place in the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e (1951) and \u003ci\u003eGiant\u003c\/i\u003e (1956). 'Blondes and Redheads' continued with entries directed by Sam White, later a successful TV producer. But without Stevens's gorgeous compositions and deft touch with actors, the series floundered. The last short, \u003ci\u003ePickled Peppers\u003c\/i\u003e, screened in theatres in June of 1935. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e FLIRTING IN THE PARK: \u003c\/b\u003e An outing in the park goes sour when the girls' boyfriends lose their shirts in a boat race -- and Carol loses her dress! The first short in the series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e BRIDAL BAIL: \u003c\/b\u003e When a theatre offers a $100 prize to newlyweds, the girls rush to score husbands (provided they can get a quickie divorce afterwards.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e CONTENTED CALVES: \u003c\/b\u003e After a photographer catches a glimpse of Carol in her nylons, she becomes the face -- and legs -- of lingerie advertisements all over the city. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e WIG-WAG: \u003c\/b\u003e In order to make her jealous, Dorothy's jilted fiancee tries to pass off a man in drag as his new girlfriend. Features Academy Award winners Hattie McDaniel (\u003ci\u003eGone with the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e) and Jane Darwell (\u003ci\u003eThe Grapes of Wrath\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha Video","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":45802732257430,"sku":"089218793898","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/9621\/5446\/files\/089218793898.jpg?v=1762201910","url":"https:\/\/moviezyng.com\/products\/blondes-and-redheads-lost-comedy-classics-volume-2","provider":"Movie Zyng","version":"1.0","type":"link"}