Wonder Man
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Wonder Man

(1945)Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone98 minComedy, Fantasy, Music
“It's Gala-Gala with Girls, Gaiety and that Goldwyn Glamour!”

In 1945 Brooklyn, nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew witnesses a murder by the gangster Ten Grand Jackson, and two of Jackson's thugs dump his body in the lake at Prospect Park. H. Bruce Humberstone follows what happens when Buzzy comes back as a ghost and summons his twin brother to the park. Edwin Dingle (Danny Kaye) is a bookworm who has to stand in for a loud, flashy man he has never been.

Danny Kayeas Edwin Dingle / Buzzy Bellew
Virginia Mayoas Ellen Shanley
Vera-Ellenas Midge Mallon
Donald Woodsas Monte Rossen
S.Z. Sakallas Schmidt
Steve Cochranas Ten Grand Jackson
Otto Krugeras District Attorney
Richard Laneas Assistant District Attorney
Natalie Schaferas Mrs. Hume
Huntz Hallas Sailor
Virginia Gilmoreas Sailor's Girl Friend
Edward Garganas Policeman in Park
Alice Mockas Prima Donna
GWGisela Werbisekas Mrs. Schmidt
Bess Flowersas Pelican Club Extra / Opera Patron (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Pelican Club Patron (uncredited)
SHSam Harrisas Pelican Club Paron (uncredited)
Byron Foulgeras Deli Customer (uncredited)
Gloria Delsonas Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)