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The Big Street (1942)

Director: Irving Reis

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From Time Out Film Guide

Adapted from a story by Damon Runyon ('Little Pinks'), this captures much of his low-life spirit and colourful vernacular, but occasionally spoils it all by wallowing in unnecessary sentimentality. Busboy Fonda idolises nightclub chanteuse Ball so much that when she's crippled by her gangster friend, he devotes himself to her well-being, even to the extent of pushing her wheelchair to Florida. Most appealing are the performances by the likes of Pallette, Collins and Levene, although Ball, in a rare straight role, is stunning as the hard-as-nails, embittered exploiter of Fonda's affections.

Author: GA

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Director: Irving Reis

Producer: Damon Runyon

Cast: Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Ray Collins, Sam Levene, Eugene Pallette, Agnes Moorehead, Barton MacLane full cast

Duration: 88 mins


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