The Strip
1951 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Mickey Rooney is cast as Stanley Maxton, an aspiring drummer who has the misfortune to fall within the orbit of bookie Sunny Johnson (James Craig). Out of the goodness of his heart, Stanley introduces aspiring actress June Tafford (Sally Forrest) to Johnson, hoping that the latter's Hollywood connections will help the girl find success. Stanley also quits the rackets to play drums at a nightclub owned by his pal Fluff (William Demarest). Things take a sorry turn when Johnson decides to make a play for June; Stanley interferes and gets beaten up by the bookie's goons. June's response to this outrage results in tragedy for everyone.
Direction László Kardos
Cast Mickey Rooney · Sally Forrest · William Demarest · James Craig · Key Brown · Louis Armstrong · Tommy Rettig · Tom Powers · Jonathan Cott · Tommy Farrell · Myrna Dell · Jacqueline Fontaine · Vic Damone · Monica Lewis
Soundtrack Pete Rugolo · George Stoll
Screenplay Allen Rivkin
Cinematography Robert Surtees
Original title The Strip
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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