The Yellow Cab Man(1950)
RIDE AND ROAR WITH RED SKELTON
The Yellow Cab Man Synopsis
Pirdy is accident prone. He has been denied insurance from every company in town because he is always getting hit or hurt in some way. On the day that he meets the lovely Ellen of the Yellow Cab Co., he also meets the crooked lawyer named Creavy. Pirdy is an inventor and when Creavy learns about elastic-glass, his new invention, he makes plans to steal the process. With the help of another con man named Doksteader, and the boys, he will steal this million dollar invention no matter who gets hurt.
The Yellow Cab Man (1950) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jack Donohue, released on March 25, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Red Skelton, Gloria DeHaven, Walter Slezak and Edward Arnold. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Donohue
- Writers:
- Albert Beich, Devery Freeman, Devery Freeman
- Producers:
- Richard Goldstone
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Composer:
- Scott Bradley
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Yellow Cab Man (1950) Trailer
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The Yellow Cab Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Red Skelton
as Augustus 'Red' Pirdy
Gloria DeHaven
as Ellen Goodrich
Walter Slezak
as Dr. Byron Dokstedder
Edward Arnold
as Martin Creavy
James Gleason
as Mickey Corkins
Jay C. Flippen
as Hugo
Paul Harvey
as Pearson Hendricks
Herbert Anderson
as Willis Tomlin
- John Butler
John Butler
as Gimpy
- John Indrisano
John Indrisano
as Danny
Polly Moran
as Bride's Mother
Mae Clarke
as Casualty Company Secretary (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jack Donohue, written by Albert Beich, Devery Freeman and Devery Freeman, produced by Richard Goldstone.
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The Yellow Cab Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Yellow Cab Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Yellow Cab Man online?
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The Yellow Cab Man (1950) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Yellow Cab Man?
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The main cast of The Yellow Cab Man (1950) includes Red Skelton, Gloria DeHaven, Walter Slezak, Edward Arnold and James Gleason. The film was directed by Jack Donohue. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Yellow Cab Man released?
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The Yellow Cab Man was released on March 25, 1950 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Yellow Cab Man worth watching?
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The Yellow Cab Man (1950) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Yellow Cab Man?
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Yes. The official The Yellow Cab Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.