Review of Incendiary Blonde

SPOILERS -- The story of Texas Guinan and the various chapters of her life. She had started in vaudeville, was in hollywood from 1917 up into the talkies. Ran several speak-easies during prohibition, and got into legal trouble, but the coppers couldn't seem to make the charges stick. apparently they could never prove she actually owned the establishments. Larger than life character. has an intersting story on wikipedia. Guinan actually died quite young at 49 of dysentery, (JUST before prohibition was repealed!) but in the film, they say she has a heart condition. Stars Betty Hutton and Arturo de Córdova. Guinan's father is played by the irish actor Barry Fitzgerald. The real surprise here are all the folks in the various surrounding roles, some credited, some uncredited. cast of thousands. they took many liberties with the actual events.. but it is what it is. pretty good, if you can go with the flow. Directed by George Marshall.. had started in the silent films, and worked into the talkies. Marshall had been one of the (many) directors on How the West was Won, which won several oscars. Marshall had also worked extensively with Laurel and Hardy. Incendiary Blonde was nominated for best music.