Big Town Scandal(1948)
It's Bullets vs. Basketball... as Steve Wilson Fights a Juvenile Crime Wave!
Big Town Scandal Synopsis
A crusading editor and his star reporter aid underprivileged youths and crack down on racketeers out to fix basketball.
Big Town Scandal (1948) is a crime and drama film directed by William C. Thomas, released on May 27, 1948 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Phillip Reed, Hillary Brooke, Stanley Clements and Darryl Hickman. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- William C. Thomas
- Writers:
- Milton Raison
- Producers:
- William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Ellis W. Carter
- Composer:
- Darrell Calker
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
- Status:
- Released
Big Town Scandal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Phillip Reed
as Steve Wilson
Hillary Brooke
as Lorelei Kilbourne
Stanley Clements
as Tommy Malone
Darryl Hickman
as Harold 'Skinny' Peters
Carl Switzer
as Frankie Snead
Roland Dupree
as John 'Pinky' Jones
Tommy Bond
as Waldo 'Dum Dum' Riggs
Vince Barnett
as Louie Snead
Charles Arnt
as Amos Peabody
Joseph Allen
as Wally Blake
Donna Martell
as Marion Harrison
John Phillips
as Joe Moreley
Key crew
Directed by William C. Thomas, written by Milton Raison, produced by William H. Pine and William C. Thomas.
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Big Town Scandal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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Big Town Scandal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Town Scandal online?
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Big Town Scandal (1948) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Big Town Scandal?
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The main cast of Big Town Scandal (1948) includes Phillip Reed, Hillary Brooke, Stanley Clements, Darryl Hickman and Carl Switzer. The film was directed by William C. Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Town Scandal released?
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Big Town Scandal was released on May 27, 1948 and runs for 1h.
Is Big Town Scandal worth watching?
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Big Town Scandal (1948) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.