The Big Slide
Synopsis
A down-and-out vaudeville comedian, Buddy McCoy, becomes a successful silent movie star, but experiences tragedy in his personal life. May Marley is an alcoholic friend who Buddy tries to help.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Joy
Self - Announcer
Red Skelton
Buddy McCoy
Shirley Jones
May Marley
Murray Hamilton
Chick Tolliver
Eddie Firestone
Steve Madden
Jack Albertson
Al St. George
Jack Mulhall
Joe Ashley
Fay Spain
Crystal Vail
Victor Sutherland
L.K. Zimmer
Lyn Osborn
Ralph Bellamy
Self - Announcing Next Week's Show
Charles Cantor
Heinie Conklin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Beloin, Dean Riesner
- Original Score
- Sammy Cahn, Alex North
- Original Title
- The Big Slide
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Edmund Beloin, Dean Riesner
Sammy Cahn, Alex North
Martin Manulis
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Nelson
Director
Edmund Beloin
Writer
Dean Riesner
Writer
Martin Manulis
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Slide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Slide about?
A down-and-out vaudeville comedian, Buddy McCoy, becomes a successful silent movie star, but experiences tragedy in his personal life. May Marley is an alcoholic friend who Buddy tries to help.
Who directed The Big Slide?
The Big Slide was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in The Big Slide?
The principal cast of The Big Slide includes Richard Joy, Red Skelton, Shirley Jones, Murray Hamilton, Eddie Firestone.
When was The Big Slide released and how long is it?
The Big Slide was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Slide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Slide was composed by Sammy Cahn, Alex North.