Wonder Man
"It's Gala-Gala with Girls, Gaiety and that Goldwyn Glamour!"
Originally released in 1945. Wonder Man is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, and Vera-Ellen
Synopsis
Boisterous nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew was the witness to a murder committed by gangster Ten Grand Jackson. One night, two of Jackson's thugs kill Buzzy and dump his body in the lake at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Buzzy comes back as a ghost and summons his bookworm twin, Edwin Dingle, to Prospect Park so that he can help the police nail Jackson.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (42 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Danny Kaye
as Edwin Dingle / Buzzy Bellew
Virginia Mayo
as Ellen Shanley
Vera-Ellen
as Midge Mallon
Donald Woods
as Monte Rossen
S.Z. Sakall
as Schmidt
Allen Jenkins
as Chimp
Edward Brophy
as Torso
Steve Cochran
as Ten Grand Jackson
Otto Kruger
as District Attorney
Richard Lane
as Assistant District Attorney
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wonder Man about?
Boisterous nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew was the witness to a murder committed by gangster Ten Grand Jackson. One night, two of Jackson's thugs kill Buzzy and dump his body in the lake at Pros...
Who directed Wonder Man?
Wonder Man was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
How long is Wonder Man?
Wonder Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Wonder Man released?
Wonder Man was released on June 8, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wonder Man?
The main cast of Wonder Man includes Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera-Ellen, Donald Woods, S.Z. Sakall.