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Big City Blues

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After receiving a modest inheritance, Bud Reeves (Eric Linden) leaves his small Indiana town for New York City, where he joins his cousin Gibby (Walter Catlett). Gibby throws a party, delighted to spend Bud's money, then introduces him to attractive Vida Fleet (Joan Blondell). As bootleg whiskey flows, several revelers become drunk, a fight breaks out and a young woman is killed. Bud and Vida flee to a gambling club, where Bud loses his money and is then picked up by police for the murder.

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Steve D Whoever cast the small roles did the best work. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After receiving a modest inheritance, Bud Reeves (Eric Linden) leaves his small Indiana town for New York City, where he joins his cousin Gibby (Walter Catlett). Gibby throws a party, delighted to spend Bud's money, then introduces him to attractive Vida Fleet (Joan Blondell). As bootleg whiskey flows, several revelers become drunk, a fight breaks out and a young woman is killed. Bud and Vida flee to a gambling club, where Bud loses his money and is then picked up by police for the murder.
Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Producer
Mervyn LeRoy
Screenwriter
Ward Morehouse, Lillie Hayward
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 5m