The Yellow Cab Man
"RIDE AND ROAR WITH RED SKELTON"
Originally released in 1950. The Yellow Cab Man is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jack Donohue. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Red Skelton, Gloria DeHaven, and Walter Slezak
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Gimpy
John Indrisano
as Danny
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Yellow Cab Man about?
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...
Who directed The Yellow Cab Man?
The Yellow Cab Man was directed by Jack Donohue.
How long is The Yellow Cab Man?
The Yellow Cab Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Yellow Cab Man released?
The Yellow Cab Man was released on March 25, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Yellow Cab Man?
The main cast of The Yellow Cab Man includes Red Skelton, Gloria DeHaven, Walter Slezak, Edward Arnold, James Gleason.