The Big Street (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1942, The Big Street is a drama and romance film directed by Irving Reis, running about 88 minutes. “Take it from me... A Girl's Best Friend is a Dollar!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Meek busboy Little Pinks is in love with an extremely selfish showgirl who despises and uses him.
Who’s in it. The Big Street stars Henry Fonda as Agustus 'Little Pinks' Pinkerton, II, Lucille Ball as Gloria Lyons, Barton MacLane as Case Ables and Eugene Pallette as Nicely Nicely Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Big Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Street (1942)?
- In US, The Big Street is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Street worth watching?
- The Big Street holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Street?
- The Big Street stars Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Barton MacLane, Eugene Pallette and Agnes Moorehead.
- When was The Big Street released?
- The Big Street was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.