The Yellow Cab Man
1950, English. Directed by Jack Donohue.
RIDE AND ROAR WITH RED SKELTON
Pirdy is accident prone. He has been denied insurance from every company in town because he is always getting hit or hurt in some way. On the day that he meets the lovely Ellen of the Yellow Cab Co., he also meets the crooked lawyer named Creavy. Pirdy is an inventor and when Creavy learns about elastic-glass, his new invention, he makes plans to steal the process. With the help of another con man named Doksteader, and the boys, he will steal this million dollar invention no matter who gets hurt.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jack DonohueDirector
- Red SkeltonAugustus 'Red' Pirdy
- Gloria DeHavenEllen Goodrich
- Walter SlezakDr. Byron Dokstedder
- Edward ArnoldMartin Creavy
- James GleasonMickey Corkins
- Jay C. FlippenHugo
- Paul HarveyPearson Hendricks
- Herbert AndersonWillis Tomlin
- John ButlerGimpy
- John IndrisanoDanny
- Polly MoranBride's Mother
- Mae ClarkeCasualty Company Secretary (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 March 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Devery Freeman, Albert Beich
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How long is The Yellow Cab Man?
The Yellow Cab Man runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Yellow Cab Man have a post-credits scene?
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The Yellow Cab Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Yellow Cab Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Yellow Cab Man on?
The Yellow Cab Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Yellow Cab Man?
If you liked The Yellow Cab Man, try The Other Sister, Father of the Bride, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.
Who directed The Yellow Cab Man?
The Yellow Cab Man (1950) was directed by Jack Donohue and stars Red Skelton, Gloria DeHaven, Walter Slezak.