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The F.W. Fitch Company, makers of those fine Fitch products, presents Dick Powell as Private Detective Richard Rogue in Rogue's Gallery. Rogue speaking, well, I was suffering one of my regular attacks of rigor indolence last year when I decided to commune with nature in a gentle sort of a way. So I made a reservation at the L7 Dude Ranch out in the desert. The afternoon I arrived at the ranch, I was lolling around the swimming pool, exposing my epidermis to the sun and admir…

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Synopsis

In Blondes Prefer Gentlemen, Richard Rogue seeks a respite from his detective work at the L7 Dude Ranch, looking forward to sun-soaked days and the beauty of nature. However, his tranquil escape quickly turns into a nightmare when he encounters Lucia Logan, a stunning young woman who captures his attention. Their flirtation is abruptly interrupted by a violent confrontation between two men, Brian Mills and Tom Harding, revealing underlying tensions that hint at deeper troubles.

Cast›

Dick Powell

Peter Leeds

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Credits

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Rogue's Gallery, Episode 16

Blondes Prefer Gentlemen

Thursday, October 4, 1945 · 29:24

Rogue's Gallery, Episode 16

Blondes Prefer Gentlemen

Thursday, October 4, 1945 · 29:24

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Richard Rogue finds himself embroiled in a murder mystery when he discovers a corpse during a vacation at a dude ranch, complicating his attempts to protect a young woman.

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