Wabash Avenue movie poster

Wabash Avenue

March 31, 1950 1h 32m 4.7/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1950. Wabash Avenue is a music film. directed by Henry Koster.

Starring Betty Grable, Victor Mature, and Phil Harris

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 31, 1950 75 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 4.7/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Budget $2.1M Production budget
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Box Office $2M 1.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,115,000
Revenue
$2,039,000

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox

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 untenab...

Who directed Wabash Avenue?

Wabash Avenue was directed by Henry Koster.

How long is Wabash Avenue?

Wabash Avenue has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Wabash Avenue released?

Wabash Avenue was released on March 31, 1950 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Wabash Avenue?

The main cast of Wabash Avenue includes Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Phil Harris, Reginald Gardiner, James Barton.