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The Big Slide
The Big Slide
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  2. The Big Slide

The Big Slide

1956
1h 30m

Status

Released

Release

1956

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Nov 8, 1956
Director
Ralph Nelson
Ralph Nelson

Top Cast

13 Cast Members

Richard Joy

Self - Announcer

Red Skelton

Buddy McCoy

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

May Marley

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Chick Tolliver

Eddie Firestone

Eddie Firestone

Steve Madden

Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson

Al St. George

Jack Mulhall

Jack Mulhall

Joe Ashley

Fay Spain

Fay Spain

Crystal Vail

Victor Sutherland

Victor Sutherland

L.K. Zimmer

Lyn Osborn

Ralph Bellamy

Ralph Bellamy

Self - Announcing Next Week's Show

Charles Cantor

Charles Cantor

Heinie Conklin

Heinie Conklin

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