Wonder Man(1945)
“It's Gala-Gala with Girls, Gaiety and that Goldwyn Glamour!”
Overview
Boisterous nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew was the witness to a murder committed by gangster Ten Grand Jackson. One night, two of Jackson's thugs kill Buzzy and dump his body in the lake at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Buzzy comes back as a ghost and summons his bookworm twin, Edwin Dingle, to Prospect Park so that he can help the police nail Jackson.
Director
H. Bruce Humberstone
Studio
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Cast
Danny Kaye
as Edwin Dingle / Buzzy Bellew
Virginia Mayo
as Ellen Shanley
Vera-Ellen
as Midge Mallon
Donald Woods
as Monte Rossen
S.Z. Sakall
as Schmidt
Allen Jenkins
as Chimp
Edward Brophy
as Torso
Steve Cochran
as Ten Grand Jackson
Otto Kruger
as District Attorney
Richard Lane
as Assistant District Attorney
Natalie Schafer
as Mrs. Hume
Huntz Hall
as Sailor
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1945
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wonder Man?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Wonder Man (1945).
What is Wonder Man about?▼
Boisterous nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew was the witness to a murder committed by gangster Ten Grand Jackson. One night, two of Jackson's thugs kill Buzzy and dump his body in the lake at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Buzzy comes back as a ghost and summons his bookworm twin, Edwin Dingle, to Prospect Park so that he can help the police nail Jackson.
Who directed Wonder Man?▼
Wonder Man was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and released in 1945. It is a comedy, fantasy, music film.
How long is Wonder Man?▼
Wonder Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Wonder Man?▼
The cast of Wonder Man includes Danny Kaye as Edwin Dingle / Buzzy Bellew, Virginia Mayo as Ellen Shanley, Vera-Ellen as Midge Mallon, Donald Woods as Monte Rossen, S.Z. Sakall as Schmidt and more.
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