Glenda Farrell: Hollywood's Hardboiled Dame

Torchy Blane: model for Supermans Lois Lane. Five-foot-three firecracker. Smart adventurous blonde. Gimme girl. Wry eyes pouty kisser. Wicked wisecracks. Sly double take. Fast-talking no-nonsense straight-shooting stand-up hardboiled dame. Anyone for Glenda Farrell? In addition to her film roles many of which were brilliant comedic performances Glenda also had an extensive resume on Broadway as well as numerous television guest-starring appearances. Whether playing a gangsters moll a hash-slinging waitress or a fast-talking reporter Glenda Farrell charmed her way into the hearts of America in the 1930s and 1940s and became a friendly well-known face on the new medium of television winning an Emmy for an episode of Ben Casey A Cardinal Act of Mercy. Finally a book on Hollywoods Hardboiled Dame who was more of an all-around good egg and never hardboiled.