The Big Street(1942)
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The Big Street Synopsis
After her abusive gangster boyfriend pushes her down a flight of stairs, self-absorbed nightclub torch singer Gloria Lyons becomes paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair. Despite her bitter treatment of him, busboy Little Pinks selflessly takes her in and cares for her as she alienates others.
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 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Reis
- Writers:
- Leonard Spigelgass, Damon Runyon, 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 Leonard Spigelgass, Damon Runyon and Mort Greene, produced by Damon Runyon and Leonard Spigelgass.
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The Big Street Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Big Street – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Street online?
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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?
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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?
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The Big Street was released on August 13, 1942 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Big Street worth watching?
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The Big Street (1942) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 20 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.