Wonder Man
“It's Gala-Gala with Girls, Gaiety and that Goldwyn Glamour!”
Synopsis
Boisterous nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew was the witness to a murder committed by gangster Ten Grand Jackson. One night, two of Jackson's thugs kill Buzzy and dump his body in the lake at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Buzzy comes back as a ghost and summons his bookworm twin, Edwin Dingle, to Prospect Park so that he can help the police nail Jackson.
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Danny Kaye
Edwin Dingle / Buzzy Bellew
Virginia Mayo
Ellen Shanley
Vera-Ellen
Midge Mallon
Donald Woods
Monte Rossen
S.Z. Sakall
Schmidt
Allen Jenkins
Chimp
Edward Brophy
Torso
Steve Cochran
Ten Grand Jackson
Otto Kruger
District Attorney
Richard Lane
Assistant District Attorney
Natalie Schafer
Mrs. Hume
Huntz Hall
Sailor
Virginia Gilmore
Sailor's Girl Friend
Edward Gargan
Policeman in Park
Alice Mock
Prima Donna
Gisela Werbisek
Mrs. Schmidt
Bess Flowers
Pelican Club Extra / Opera Patron (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Pelican Club Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Hartman, Melville Shavelson, Philip Rapp
- Original Score
- Sylvia Fine
- Original Title
- Wonder Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Don Hartman, Melville Shavelson, Philip Rapp, Jack Jevne, Eddie Moran, Arthur Sheekman, Sylvia Fine
Sylvia Fine
Victor Milner, William E. Snyder
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
Don Hartman
Screenplay
Melville Shavelson
Screenplay
Philip Rapp
Screenplay
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Sylvia Fine
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wonder Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wonder Man about?
Boisterous nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew was the witness to a murder committed by gangster Ten Grand Jackson. One night, two of Jackson's thugs kill Buzzy and dump his body in the lake at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Buzzy comes back as a ghost and summons his bookworm twin, Edwin Dingle, to Prospect Park so that he can help the police nail Jackson.
Who directed Wonder Man?
Wonder Man was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in Wonder Man?
The principal cast of Wonder Man includes Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera-Ellen, Donald Woods, S.Z. Sakall.
When was Wonder Man released and how long is it?
Wonder Man was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Wonder Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wonder Man was composed by Sylvia Fine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wonder Man?
Wonder Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).