The Big City
“For the citizen whose tax dollar runs The Big City. This is the story of what he buys.”
Synopsis
St. Louis’s annual report to taxpayers. The Big City visually illustrated how tax dollars were put to good use and was considered a “graphic, fluent and compact documentary” by Howard Thompson. Note: Sixteen prints were made for exhibition by schools, civic organizations, and church groups. For more on the filmmaker, see Shelby Coffey III, “Politics as an Art Form: Guggenheim and the Movies,” Washington Post, Feb. 9, 1969, 262.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Guggenheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Guggenheim
- Original Title
- The Big City
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Charles Guggenheim & Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Guggenheim
Charles Guggenheim
Richard Hefferon
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Guggenheim
Writer
Charles Guggenheim
Director
Richard Hefferon
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Big City.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big City about?
St. Louis’s annual report to taxpayers. The Big City visually illustrated how tax dollars were put to good use and was considered a “graphic, fluent and compact documentary” by Howard Thompson. Note: Sixteen prints were made for exhibition by schools, civic organizations, and church groups. For more on the filmmaker, see Shelby Coffey III, “Politics as an Art Form: Guggenheim and the Movies,” Washington Post, Feb. 9, 1969, 262.
Who directed The Big City?
The Big City was directed by Charles Guggenheim.
Who stars in The Big City?
The principal cast of The Big City includes Not specified.
When was The Big City released and how long is it?
The Big City was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 24m.