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The Big Street

1942-08-13 · 88 min · ★ 5.8

Romance · Drama

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.

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Directors
Irving Reis
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Henry FondaHenry FondaLittle Pinks
Lucille BallLucille BallGloria Lyons
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneCase Ables
Eugene PalletteEugene PalletteNicely Nicely Johnson
Agnes MooreheadAgnes MooreheadViolette Shumberg
Sam LeveneSam LeveneHorsethief
Ray CollinsRay CollinsProfessor B
Marion MartinMarion MartinMimi Venus
William T. OrrWilliam T. OrrDecatur Reed
George ClevelandGeorge ClevelandSamuel Venus
Vera GordonVera GordonMrs. Lefkowitz
Ozzie NelsonOrchestra Leader
Louise BeaversLouise BeaversRuby (uncredited)
Hans ConriedHans ConriedLouie (uncredited)
Don BarclayDon BarclayEating Contest Emcee (uncredited)
Anthony BlairO'Rourke (uncredited)
Charles CaneCharles CaneMcCarty (uncredited)
Mimi DoyleNurse (uncredited)
Eddie DunnEddie DunnOfficer Mulvaney (uncredited)
Catherine FleytonGirl (uncredited)

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