Big Business
Synopsis
A small town drugstore owner (Jed Prouty) hopes to strike it rich by investing his savings in an oil well. Comedy.
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Top Cast
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Jed Prouty
John Jones
Spring Byington
Mrs. John Jones
Shirley Deane
Bonnie Jones
Russell Gleason
Herbert Thompson
Florence Roberts
Granny Jones
Allan Lane
Ted Hewett
Frank Conroy
Leland Whitney
Kenneth Howell
Jack Jones
George Ernest
Roger Jones
June Carlson
Lucy Jones
Billy Mahan
Bobby Jones
Marjorie Weaver
Vicky
Wallis Clark
Mr. Rodney
Irving Bacon
Mr. Kinney - Man with Toothache
Maurice Cass
Judge
Lester Dorr
Townsman Investor
Sarah Edwards
Miss Collins - School Principal
Sydney Jarvis
Townsman Investor
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor De Lamater, Robert Ellis, Ron Ferguson, Helen Logan
- Original Title
- Big Business
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Eleanor De Lamater, Robert Ellis, Ron Ferguson, Helen Logan
Department Leadership Roster
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Robert Ellis
Writer
Helen Logan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Business
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What is Big Business about?
A small town drugstore owner (Jed Prouty) hopes to strike it rich by investing his savings in an oil well. Comedy.
Who directed Big Business?
Big Business was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Big Business?
The principal cast of Big Business includes Jed Prouty, Spring Byington, Shirley Deane, Russell Gleason, Florence Roberts.
When was Big Business released and how long is it?
Big Business was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.