The Big Street
1942, English. Directed by Irving Reis.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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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
- William T. OrrDecatur Reed
- George ClevelandSamuel Venus
- Vera GordonMrs. Lefkowitz
- Ozzie NelsonOrchestra Leader
Details
- Released
- 13 August 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Damon Runyon, Leonard Spigelgass
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The Big Street runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The Big Street 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 Big Street?
If you liked The Big Street, try Up Close & Personal, Bitter Moon, Purple Hearts.
Who directed The Big Street?
The Big Street (1942) was directed by Irving Reis and stars Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Barton MacLane.