Still from Big City Blues — Big City Blues (1932) — Mervyn LeRoyPhotographed by James Van Trees

Mervyn LeRoy

Big City Blues

Name: Big City Blues
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1932
Duration: 63 min

United States / English / 1932 / 1h 3m

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Drama Comedy

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Synopsis

An Indiana boy comes into an inheritance and moves to New York City, living it up with his girlfriend until he gets in over his head and someone gets killed.

Credits

Crew

DirectorMervyn LeRoy

Writer

Cast

Joan Blondellas Vida Fleet

Eric Lindenas Bud Reeves

Jobyna Howlandas Mrs. Serena Cartlich

Ned Sparksas Mr. 'Stacky' Stackhouse

Guy Kibbeeas Hummell

Grant Mitchellas Station Agent

Walter Catlettas Gibboney

Inez Courtneyas Faun

Thomas E. Jacksonas Detective Quelkin

Herman Bingas First Waiter (uncredited)

Humphrey Bogartas Shep Adkins (uncredited)

Wallis Clarkas Chief of Police (uncredited)

Tom Duganas Red, Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Josephine Dunnas Jackie DeVoe (uncredited)

Betty Gilletteas Mabel (uncredited)

Eddie Grahamas Bus Station Clerk (uncredited)

Selmer Jacksonas Joe (uncredited)

John Kellyas Driver (uncredited)

Evalyn Knappas Jo-Jo (uncredited)

Wilfred Lucasas Policeman (uncredited)