The Big Street 1942 N/R, 88 min. Genre: Drama / Comedy / Romance
Director: Irving Reis Cast: Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Barton MacLane, Eugene Pallette, Hans Conried, Agnes Moorehead, Sam Levene, Ray Collins, George Cleveland, Marion Martin, Vera Gordon, William T. Orr, Ozzie Nelson, Louise Beavers, Chet Huntley
Henry Fonda plays nightclub busboy Agustus "Little Pinks" Pinkerton II who is in love with beautiful singer Gloria Lyons (Lucille Ball). She ignores him until she experiences a crippling accident and must rely on his attentions in this comedy/drama.
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People Are Funny 1946 N/R, 93 min. Genre: Comedy / Musical
Director: Sam White Cast: Jack Haley, Helen Walker, Rudy Vallee, Ozzie Nelson, Phillip Reed, Bob Graham, Barbara Roche, Art Linkletter, Frances Langford, Clara Blandick, Roy Atwell, Joe DeRita, The Vagabonds
Based on the popular radio (and, later, television show), this story involves the rivalry of two producers, Pinky Wilson (Jack Haley) and John Guedel (Philip Reed). Many of the actors were radio actors of the day who attracted theater audiences.
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