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The Little Giant
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The Little Giant

1933-05-20 · 76 min · ★ 7.0

Crime · Comedy

Prohibition is ending so bootlegger Bugs Ahearn decides to crack California society. He leases a house from down-on-her-luck Ruth and hires her as social secretary. He rescues Polly Cass from a horsefall and goes home to meet her dad who sells him some phony stock certificates. When he learns about this he sends to Chicago for mob help.

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Directors
Roy Del Ruth
Production companies
First National Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonJames Francis 'Bugs' / 'Jim' Ahearn
Mary AstorMary AstorRuth Wayburn
Helen VinsonHelen VinsonPolly Cass
Russell HoptonRussell HoptonAlbert J. 'Al' Daniels
Kenneth ThomsonKenneth ThomsonJohn Stanley
Shirley GreyShirley GreyEdith Merriam
Berton ChurchillBerton ChurchillDonald Hadley Cass
Don DillawayDon DillawayGordon Cass
Louise MackintoshLouise MackintoshMrs. Donald Hadley Cass
Lester DorrLester DorrInvestment Clerk (uncredited)
Bill ElliottBill ElliottGuest at Polly's Party (uncredited)
Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Jayne ShadduckJayne ShadduckSociety Girl (uncredited)
Dewey RobinsonDewey RobinsonButch
Sidney BraceySidney BraceyButler
Charles ColemanCharles ColemanTailor
Toby WingToby WingSociety Girl (uncredited)

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