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Wabash Avenue (1950)

Movie ★ 5.3 92 min

Music

Andy Clark discovers he was cheated out of a half interest in partner Mike's business, now a thriving dance hall in 1892 Chicago. Unable to win it back, Andy schemes to make Mike's position untenable. He also hopes to turn Ruby Summers, Mike's motor-mouthed burlesque queen, into a classier entertainer, and incidentally to make her his own. But at the last minute, Andy's revenge comes unravelled.

Henry Koster Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 31, 1950
Runtime
92 min
Budget
$2.1M
Box office
$2.0M
IMDb
tt0043116
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Themes

Cast

Betty Grable Betty Grable Ruby Summers Victor Mature Victor Mature Andy Clark Phil Harris Phil Harris Mike Stanley Reginald Gardiner Reginald Gardiner English Eddie James Barton James Barton Harrigan Barry Kelley Barry Kelley Bouncer Margaret Hamilton Margaret Hamilton Tillie Hutch Percy Helton Percy Helton Ship captain Marie Bryant Elsa Jacqueline Dalya Jacqueline Dalya Cleo Robin Raymond Robin Raymond Jennie Dorothy Neumann Dorothy Neumann Reformer Collette Lyons Collette Lyons Beulah Charles Arnt Charles Arnt Horace Carter Jean Spangler Jean Spangler Showgirl

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wabash Avenue about?
Andy Clark discovers he was cheated out of a half interest in partner Mike's business, now a thriving dance hall in 1892 Chicago. Unable to win it back, Andy schemes to make Mike's position untenable. He also hopes to turn Ruby Summers, Mike's motor-mouthed burlesque queen, into a classier entertainer, and incidentally to make her his own. But at the last minute, Andy's revenge comes unravelled.
Who directed Wabash Avenue?
Wabash Avenue was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in Wabash Avenue?
Wabash Avenue stars Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Phil Harris, Reginald Gardiner.
When was Wabash Avenue released?
Wabash Avenue is a 1950 music film.
Where can I watch Wabash Avenue?
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