The Big Street
"Take it from me... A Girl's Best Friend is a Dollar!"
Originally released in 1942. The Big Street is a romance/drama film. directed by Irving Reis. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, and Barton MacLane
Synopsis
Meek busboy Little Pinks is in love with an extremely selfish nightclub singer who despises and uses him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Fonda
as Agustus 'Little Pinks' Pinkerton, II
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 (as William Orr)
George Cleveland
as Colonel Samuel Venus
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Street about?
Meek busboy Little Pinks is in love with an extremely selfish nightclub singer who despises and uses him.
Who directed The Big Street?
The Big Street was directed by Irving Reis.
How long is The Big Street?
The Big Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Big Street released?
The Big Street was released on August 13, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Street?
The main cast of The Big Street includes Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Barton MacLane, Eugene Pallette, Agnes Moorehead.