Big City (1948 film)
| Big City | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Norman Taurog |
| Produced by | Joe Pasternak |
| Starring | Margaret O'Brien Robert Preston Danny Thomas George Murphy Betty Garrett Edward Arnold |
| Cinematography | Robert Surtees |
| Edited by | Gene Ruggiero |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date | March 25, 1948 |
Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1,725,000[1] |
| Box office | $1,399,000[1] |
Big City is a 1948 film.
Plot
An abandoned infant is discovered in New York City by a cantor, David Feldman, and a minister, Rev. Phillip Andrews, who consult police officer Pat O'Donnell about what to do. Taking in the baby girl and naming her Midge, the three unmarried men seek legal custody in the courtroom of Judge Martin O. Abercrombie, who is agreeable on one condition -- the first man to marry will become sole legal guardian of the girl.
At school after she's a few years older, Midge is teased by others for her unusual family situation. Even her teacher, Florence Barrett, does not approve of a child being raised without a mother.
Cast
- George Murphy as Pat O'Donnell
- Robert Preston as Rev. Andrews
- Danny Thomas as Cantor Feldman
- Margaret O'Brien as Midge
- Betty Garrett as Shoo Shoo
- Karin Booth as Florence Bartlett
- Edward Arnold as Judge Abercrombie
Reception
According to MGM records the movie was not a hit, earning $910,000 in the US and Canada and $489,000 elsewhere, making a loss to the studio of $850,000.[1]
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