Big Hearted Herbert
“The hit that kept Broadway laughing for one solid year!”
Synopsis
After cantankerous and miserly Herbert Kalness insults his daughter's fiance and prospective in-laws at a dinner party, Mrs. Kalness devises a scheme to teach her husband a lesson in good manners.
Top Cast
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Aline MacMahon
Elizabeth Kalness
Guy Kibbee
Herbert Kalness
Patricia Ellis
Alice Kalness
Helen Lowell
Martha
Phillip Reed
Andrew Goodrich
Robert Barrat
Jim
Henry O'Neill
Goodrich Sr.
Marjorie Gateson
Amy Godrich
Nella Walker
Mrs. Goodrich
Junior Durkin
Junior Kainess
Jay Ward
Robert Kainess
Claudia Coleman
Mrs. Havens
George Chandler
Murphy (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan
IRS Tax Investigator (uncredited)
Gay Seabrook
Miss Plunket - Herberts Secretary (uncredited)
Hale Hamilton
Mr. Havens
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Markson, Lillie Hayward
- Original Score
- M. K. Jerome
- Original Title
- Big Hearted Herbert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Ben Markson, Lillie Hayward, Anna Steese Richardson, Sophie Kerr
M. K. Jerome
Jack Killifer
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Markson
Screenplay
William Keighley
Director
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Jack Killifer
Editor
M. K. Jerome
Original Music Composer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Hearted Herbert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Big Hearted Herbert about?
After cantankerous and miserly Herbert Kalness insults his daughter's fiance and prospective in-laws at a dinner party, Mrs. Kalness devises a scheme to teach her husband a lesson in good manners.
Who directed Big Hearted Herbert?
Big Hearted Herbert was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Big Hearted Herbert?
The principal cast of Big Hearted Herbert includes Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Patricia Ellis, Helen Lowell, Phillip Reed.
When was Big Hearted Herbert released and how long is it?
Big Hearted Herbert was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Big Hearted Herbert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Hearted Herbert was composed by M. K. Jerome.