Big Business Girl
“A Story of a Pretty Girl Who Thought It Was Her Work That Was Winning Her Promotions”
Synopsis
A young woman goes to New York and finds success in advertising thanks to her legs while her boyfriend spends the summer in Europe with his band.
Top Cast
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Loretta Young
Claire 'Mac' McIntyre
Frank Albertson
Johnny Saunders
Ricardo Cortez
Robert J. Clayton
Joan Blondell
Pearl
Frank Darien
Luke C. Winters
Dorothy Christy
Mrs. Emery
Oscar Apfel
Walter T. Morley
Judith Barrett
Sarah Ellen
Mickey Bennett
Joe
Irving Bacon
Waiter (uncredited)
Robert Gordon
Office Boy (uncredited)
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Tom Ricketts
Old Man at Graduation Dance (uncredited)
Virginia Sale
Sally Curtin (uncredited)
Robert Allen
Graduate at Dance (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Reilly, Robert Lord, H.N. Swanson
- Original Title
- Big Business Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Patricia Reilly, Robert Lord, H.N. Swanson
Sol Polito
Peter Fritch
William A. Seiter
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
William A. Seiter
Producer
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Peter Fritch
Editor
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Business Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Business Girl about?
A young woman goes to New York and finds success in advertising thanks to her legs while her boyfriend spends the summer in Europe with his band.
Who directed Big Business Girl?
Big Business Girl was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Big Business Girl?
The principal cast of Big Business Girl includes Loretta Young, Frank Albertson, Ricardo Cortez, Joan Blondell, Frank Darien.
When was Big Business Girl released and how long is it?
Big Business Girl was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.