Torchy Blane
The films of "the most independent and intelligent role model for young women the movies had to offer" pre-World War II. http://www.thrillingdetective.com/torchy.html
Torchy Runs For Mayor
Torchy takes on corrupt city politics. http://www.geocities.com/hollywood/boulevard/4772/week73.html
Torchy Blane Film Series
Links to synopses of the various films in the series. http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=A257657
Smart Blonde
Covers the first installment in the series. http://www.san.beck.org/MM/1937/SmartBlonde.html