Where to Watch Bad Blonde (1953) in the US

What it's about

The film opens at a carnival with two barkers calling for onlookers to enter the tent where an audience member will fight one of the professional boxers. In a setup, a trained amateur boxer takes the ring and knocks out one of the pros. The boxer, Johnny Flanigan played by Tony Wright, impresses the carnival promoters such that they take young Flanigan under their wings in an attempt to launch a comeback into prizefighting. Enter Giuseppe Vecchi a wealthy Italian with the connections to back the fighter. Flanigan's future looks promising until he meets Giuseppe's wife Lorna Vecchi. Lorna, played by Barbara Payton, married her rich and doting husband when he owned a club where she was a dancer. She's a true trophy wife all too eager to show her displeasure at her jovial husband's eccentricities. The first time Flanigan lays eyes on Lorna it's clear he is ripe for seduction. And seduction is clearly on Lorna's mind, evident as she licks her lips while her eyes scan Flanigan's shirtless, sweaty body after a bout. He may beat opponents in the ring, but Flanigan doesn't stand a chance against Lorna. Lorna gets what she wants and soon she's embroiled in an affair with Flanigan. Determined to make herself a wealthy widow, she begins enticing her lover in a plot to kill Giuseppe. Two murders follow, both orchestrated by Lorna. She gets her comeuppance, but only after ruining everyone's friendships, family and future. She's one bad blonde.

Cast and crew

Director

Reginald Le Borg

Writer

Max Catto, Guy Elmes, Richard H. Landau

Starring

Barbara Payton, Frederick Valk, John Slater

Details

Release date

Apr 10, 1953

Language

English, Italian

Country

United Kingdom

Where to Watch Bad Blonde (1953) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Bad Blonde in the United States?

Bad Blonde is available free with ads or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Rent the movie on Fandango at Home (HD) and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream Bad Blonde or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Fandango at Home (HD) and Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch Bad Blonde for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV.