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The Yellow Cab Man (1950)

“RIDE AND ROAR WITH RED SKELTON”

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Plot

Meet Pirdy, the klutz of the town, a man so accident-prone that his name is synonymous with calamity. Every insurance company in the city has slammed its doors in his face, marking him as their greatest risk. Yet, amidst the whirlwind of mishaps, Pirdy is more than an everyday jinx - he's an inventor, and his latest creation, the elastic-glass, promises to revolutionize the world. On a day as tumultuous as any other, Pirdy's path crosses with the enchanting Ellen, the lady-owner of the Yellow Cab Co., whose charm is as radiant as her company's namesake. However, this fateful day also introduces him to Creavy, a lawyer whose morals are as twisted as his plans. Creavy, a man with a knack for corruption, discovers Pirdy's revolutionary invention and his greed ignites. With the assistance of another swindler, Doksteader, and a gang of henchmen, Creavy schemes to snatch the million-dollar invention, indifferent to who may get caught in the crossfire. In a world of deception and danger, Pirdy, the once hapless cab driver, finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes game of theft and deceit. But he's not alone. Ellen, the spirited owner of the Yellow Cab Co., stands by his side, ready to thwart the crooked lawyer and his band of con-men. Together, they must protect Pirdy's invention, and perhaps, discover that amidst chaos and calamity, there might be a spark of something more. A heart-pounding tale of ingenuity against greed, 'The Yellow Cab Man' is a ride you won't want to miss.

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The Yellow Cab Man is a comedy movie featuring Red Skelton and directed by Jack Donohue.

It is possible to buy The Yellow Cab Man on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies and YouTube.