| The Big Shot | |
|---|---|
_poster.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by |
Ralph Murphy Edward Sedgwick |
| Written by |
Earl Baldwin Hal Conklin George Dromgold Joseph Fields |
| Produced by | Harry Joe Brown |
| Starring |
Eddie Quillan Maureen O'Sullivan Mary Nolan Roscoe Ates Belle Bennett |
| Cinematography | Arthur C. Miller |
| Edited by | Charles Craft |
| Music by | Arthur Lange |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Big Shot is a 1931 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Ralph Murphy and Edward Sedgwick and written by Earl Baldwin, Hal Conklin, George Dromgold and Joseph Fields. The film stars Eddie Quillan, Maureen O'Sullivan, Mary Nolan, Roscoe Ates and Belle Bennett. [1] [2] [3] It was released on December 18, 1931 by RKO Pictures.
As a film from 1931 that had its copyright renewed it will enter the public domain on January 1, 2027. [a]
Plot
A rash go-getter is duped by would-be swindlers into buying swamp land that turns out to be worth a fortune.
Cast
- Eddie Quillan as Ray Smith
- Maureen O'Sullivan as Doris Thompson
- Mary Nolan as Fay Turner
- Roscoe Ates as Rusty, the Barber
- Belle Bennett as Mrs. Isabel Thompson
- Arthur Stone as Old Timer
- Louis John Bartels as Mr. Howell
- Otis Harlan as Doctor Peaslee
- William Eugene as Jack Spencer
- Edward McWade as Uncle Ira
- Harvey Clark as Mr. Hartman
References
- ^ "The Big Shot (1931) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ^ "Movie Review-The Big Shot - Fredric March in a Splendidly Produced Pictorial Version of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"". The New York Times. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ^ "The Big Shot Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for The Big Shot". TV Guide. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
External links
- The Big Shot at IMDb
- The Big Shot at AllMovie
- The Big Shot at the TCM Movie Database
- The Big Shot at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films
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| The Big Shot | |
|---|---|
|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by |
Ralph Murphy Edward Sedgwick |
| Written by |
Earl Baldwin Hal Conklin George Dromgold Joseph Fields |
| Produced by | Harry Joe Brown |
| Starring |
Eddie Quillan Maureen O'Sullivan Mary Nolan Roscoe Ates Belle Bennett |
| Cinematography | Arthur C. Miller |
| Edited by | Charles Craft |
| Music by | Arthur Lange |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
Release date |
|
Running time | 66 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Big Shot is a 1931 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Ralph Murphy and Edward Sedgwick and written by Earl Baldwin, Hal Conklin, George Dromgold and Joseph Fields. The film stars Eddie Quillan, Maureen O'Sullivan, Mary Nolan, Roscoe Ates and Belle Bennett. [1] [2] [3] It was released on December 18, 1931 by RKO Pictures.
As a film from 1931 that had its copyright renewed it will enter the public domain on January 1, 2027. [a]
Plot
A rash go-getter is duped by would-be swindlers into buying swamp land that turns out to be worth a fortune.
Cast
- Eddie Quillan as Ray Smith
- Maureen O'Sullivan as Doris Thompson
- Mary Nolan as Fay Turner
- Roscoe Ates as Rusty, the Barber
- Belle Bennett as Mrs. Isabel Thompson
- Arthur Stone as Old Timer
- Louis John Bartels as Mr. Howell
- Otis Harlan as Doctor Peaslee
- William Eugene as Jack Spencer
- Edward McWade as Uncle Ira
- Harvey Clark as Mr. Hartman
References
- ^ "The Big Shot (1931) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ^ "Movie Review-The Big Shot - Fredric March in a Splendidly Produced Pictorial Version of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"". The New York Times. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ^ "The Big Shot Trailer, Reviews and Schedule for The Big Shot". TV Guide. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
External links
- The Big Shot at IMDb
- The Big Shot at AllMovie
- The Big Shot at the TCM Movie Database
- The Big Shot at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films
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