The Big Street(1942)
Take it from me... A Girl's Best Friend is a Dollar!
The Big Street Synopsis
Meek busboy Little Pinks is in love with an extremely selfish nightclub singer who despises and uses him.
The Big Street (1942) is a romance and drama film directed by Irving Reis, released on August 13, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Barton MacLane and Eugene Pallette. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Reis
- Writers:
- Damon Runyon, Leonard Spigelgass, Mort Greene
- Producers:
- Damon Runyon, Leonard Spigelgass
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Metty
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Big Street Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Fonda
as Little Pinks
Lucille Ball
as Gloria Lyons
Barton MacLane
as Case Ables
Eugene Pallette
as Nicely Nicely Johnson
Agnes Moorehead
as Violette Shumberg
Sam Levene
as Horsethief
Ray Collins
as Professor B
Marion Martin
as Mimi Venus
William T. Orr
as Decatur Reed
George Cleveland
as Samuel Venus
Vera Gordon
as Mrs. Lefkowitz
- Ozzie Nelson
Ozzie Nelson
as Orchestra Leader
Key crew
Directed by Irving Reis, written by Damon Runyon, Leonard Spigelgass and Mort Greene, produced by Damon Runyon and Leonard Spigelgass.
Explore more Romance titles
The Big Street Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 21 ratings.
You may also like
Up Close & Personal
1996
Newness
2017
Of Human Bondage
1934
Moonlight
2016
Purple Hearts
2022
Winter Spring Summer or Fall
2024
Kitty Foyle
1940
Materialists
2025
New York, New York
1977
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
2022
Bitter Moon
1992
Midnight Sun
2018
The Lost Husband
2020
The Last Tycoon
1976
Wild Things
1998
Leaving Las Vegas
1995
Untamed Heart
1993
Kid Galahad
1937
An Affair to Remember
1957
Jungle Fever
1991
Movies similar to The Big Street
When Light Finds You
2026
The Blue Angel
1930
Scarface
1983
My Own Private Idaho
1991
Marnie
1964
Refrain Blue: Chapter 2 - Beneath the Moon...
2000
Stardust
2007
Alice: Crack of Season
2016
New York, New York
1977
Sad Love
1969
Saawariya
2007
Sex Is Zero
2002
Persuasion
1995
Escaflowne: The Movie
2000
Observe and Report
2009
A Genuinely Horrible Person
2023
Distant Camera
2025
Cyrano de Bergerac
1990
Meet-Cute
2025
Up Close & Personal
1996
The Big Street – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Street online?
+
The Big Street (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Big Street?
+
The main cast of The Big Street (1942) includes Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Barton MacLane, Eugene Pallette and Agnes Moorehead. The film was directed by Irving Reis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Street released?
+
The Big Street was released on August 13, 1942 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Big Street worth watching?
+
The Big Street (1942) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.