The Big Slide
1956, English. Directed by Ralph Nelson.
A down-and-out vaudeville comedian, Buddy McCoy, becomes a successful silent movie star, but experiences tragedy in his personal life. May Marley is an alcoholic friend who Buddy tries to help.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Ralph NelsonDirector
- Richard JoySelf - Announcer
- Red SkeltonBuddy McCoy
- Shirley JonesMay Marley
- Murray HamiltonChick Tolliver
- Eddie FirestoneSteve Madden
- Jack AlbertsonAl St. George
- Jack MulhallJoe Ashley
- Fay SpainCrystal Vail
- Victor SutherlandL.K. Zimmer
- Lyn OsbornCast
- Ralph BellamySelf - Announcing Next Week's Show
- Charles CantorCast
Details
- Released
- 8 November 1956
- Written by
- Edmund Beloin, Dean Riesner
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The Big Slide runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Big Slide on?
The Big Slide isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 November 1956. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Big Slide?
The Big Slide (1956) was directed by Ralph Nelson and stars Richard Joy, Red Skelton, Shirley Jones.