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The Big Street

The Big Street

Irving Reis

1942

  • Romance
  • Drama
5.8

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.

Cast & crew

  • Irving ReisDirector
  • Henry FondaLittle Pinks
  • Lucille BallGloria Lyons
  • Barton MacLaneCase Ables
  • Eugene PalletteNicely Nicely Johnson
  • Agnes MooreheadViolette Shumberg
  • Sam LeveneHorsethief
  • Ray CollinsProfessor B
  • Marion MartinMimi Venus

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