The Big Pond
Synopsis
A singing Frenchman meets an American heiress and gets a job at her father's chewing-gum factory.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Garrett Fort, Robert Presnell Sr., Preston Sturges, A.E. Thomas, George Middleton
- Original Score
- Pierre Norman
- Original Title
- The Big Pond
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Garrett Fort, Robert Presnell Sr., Preston Sturges, A.E. Thomas, George Middleton
Pierre Norman
George J. Folsey
Emma Hill
Monta Bell
Department Leadership Roster
Hobart Henley
Director
Monta Bell
Producer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
Pierre Norman
Original Music Composer
Emma Hill
Editor
Caroline Putnam
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Pond
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Pond about?
A singing Frenchman meets an American heiress and gets a job at her father's chewing-gum factory.
Who directed The Big Pond?
The Big Pond was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in The Big Pond?
The principal cast of The Big Pond includes Maurice Chevalier, Claudette Colbert, George Barbier, Marion Ballou, Andrée Corday.
When was The Big Pond released and how long is it?
The Big Pond was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Pond?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Pond was composed by Pierre Norman.