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The Yellow Cab Man

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Hapless inventor Red Pirdy (Red Skelton) has difficulty keeping a day job due to his knack for being an accident magnet. Finding employment as a cab driver, Red quickly jeopardizes his new gig when he demonstrates his latest invention -- unbreakable glass. Upon seeing his technological breakthrough, a gang of criminals, including the shifty Dr. Byron Dokstedder (Walter Slezak), attempt to steal his invention, resulting in plenty of slapstick antics.

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07/17/2011 ASEQUEL OF SORTS TO RED'S THE FULLER BRUSH MAN THE ZANY COMEDY AND JOKES KEEP FLYING HERE AN ALL STAR CAST KEEPS THE FUN COMING. See more 10/29/2007 I just love Red Skelton. A great Skelton vehicle (pun intended) and loads of fun for the entire family. The only thing I would have liked better would have been color instead of b/w film, however, Red is Red even in black and white. This one goes into my permanent comedy collection. See more Read all reviews

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Jack Donohue

Director

Red Skelton

Augustus `'Red'` Pirdy

Gloria DeHaven

Ellen Goodrich

Walter Slezak

Dr. Byron Dokstedder
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Synopsis Hapless inventor Red Pirdy (Red Skelton) has difficulty keeping a day job due to his knack for being an accident magnet. Finding employment as a cab driver, Red quickly jeopardizes his new gig when he demonstrates his latest invention -- unbreakable glass. Upon seeing his technological breakthrough, a gang of criminals, including the shifty Dr. Byron Dokstedder (Walter Slezak), attempt to steal his invention, resulting in plenty of slapstick antics.
Director
Jack Donohue
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 25, 1950, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 6, 2016
Runtime
1h 23m
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