Big City Blues
“It's Sweet and Hot!”
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.
Top Cast
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Joan Blondell
Vida Fleet
Eric Linden
Bud Reeves
Jobyna Howland
Mrs. Serena Cartlich
Ned Sparks
Mr. 'Stacky' Stackhouse
Guy Kibbee
Hummell
Grant Mitchell
Station Agent
Walter Catlett
Gibboney
Inez Courtney
Faun
Thomas E. Jackson
Detective Quelkin
Herman Bing
First Waiter (uncredited)
Humphrey Bogart
Shep Adkins (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
Chief of Police (uncredited)
Tom Dugan
Red, Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Josephine Dunn
Jackie DeVoe (uncredited)
Betty Gillette
Mabel (uncredited)
Eddie Graham
Bus Station Clerk (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Joe (uncredited)
John Kelly
Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward, Ward Morehouse
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun, Ray Heindorf
- Original Title
- Big City Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Lillie Hayward, Ward Morehouse
Bernhard Kaun, Ray Heindorf
James Van Trees
Ray Curtiss
Department Leadership Roster
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Ward Morehouse
Screenplay
Ray Curtiss
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Ray Heindorf
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big City Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big City Blues about?
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.
Who directed Big City Blues?
Big City Blues was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in Big City Blues?
The principal cast of Big City Blues includes Joan Blondell, Eric Linden, Jobyna Howland, Ned Sparks, Guy Kibbee.
When was Big City Blues released and how long is it?
Big City Blues was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Big City Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big City Blues was composed by Bernhard Kaun, Ray Heindorf.