The Strip(1951)
M-G-M's musical melodrama of the Dancer and the Drummer!
The Strip Synopsis
Drummer Stanley Maxton moves to Los Angeles with dreams of opening his own jazz club, but falls in with a gangster and a nightclub dancer and ends up accused of her murder.
The Strip (1951) is a crime, drama and music film directed by László Kardos, released on August 31, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Mickey Rooney, Sally Forrest, William Demarest and James Craig. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- László Kardos
- Writers:
- Allen Rivkin
- Producers:
- Joe Pasternak
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Surtees
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Strip Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rooney
as Stanley Maxton
Sally Forrest
as Jane Tafford
William Demarest
as Fluff
James Craig
as Delwyn 'Sonny' Johnson
Kay Brown
as Edna
Louis Armstrong
as Himself
Myrna Dell
as Paulette Ardrey
Vic Damone
as Himself
- Art Lewis
Art Lewis
as Sam
Tommy Rettig
as Artie Ardrey
Tom Powers
as Lt. Detective Bonnabel
Jonathan Cott
as Behr
Key crew
Directed by László Kardos, written by Allen Rivkin, produced by Joe Pasternak.
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The Strip Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Strip – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Strip online?
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Who stars in The Strip?
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The main cast of The Strip (1951) includes Mickey Rooney, Sally Forrest, William Demarest, James Craig and Kay Brown. The film was directed by László Kardos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strip released?
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The Strip was released on August 31, 1951 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Strip worth watching?
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The Strip (1951) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.