The Big Shot
“HE MAKES STOCKS RISE---AND WOMEN FALL!”
Synopsis
A young man runs into trouble when he buys an auto court, only to find out that its located next to a swamp that drives away all potential customers.
Top Cast
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Eddie Quillan
Ray Smith
Maureen O'Sullivan
Doris Thompson
Belle Bennett
Mrs. Isabel Thompson
Roscoe Ates
Rusty
Mary Nolan
Fay Turner
Otis Harlan
Dr. Peaslee
Edward McWade
Uncle Ira
Arthur Stone
Old Timer
Louis John Bartels
Mr. Howell
William Eugene
Jack Spencer
Harvey Clark
Mr. Hartman
A.S. Byron
Mr. Potts
Frank Darien
Herb, the Postmaster
Phyllis Fraser
Minor Role
Ralph Ince
Butch
Hilliard Karr
Rodney, the Garage Boy
Lillian Lawrence
Townswoman at Dance
Gus Leonard
Mr. Tuttle - Railroad Stationmaster
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Murphy, Edward Sedgwick
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Baldwin, Hal Conklin
- Original Title
- The Big Shot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- RKO Pathé Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Murphy, Edward Sedgwick
Earl Baldwin, Hal Conklin, George Dromgold, Joseph Fields
Arthur C. Miller
Charles Craft
Charles R. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Murphy
Director
Edward Sedgwick
Director
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
Hal Conklin
Screenplay
Charles R. Rogers
Producer
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Charles Craft
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Big Shot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Shot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Shot about?
A young man runs into trouble when he buys an auto court, only to find out that its located next to a swamp that drives away all potential customers.
Who directed The Big Shot?
The Big Shot was directed by Ralph Murphy, Edward Sedgwick.
Who stars in The Big Shot?
The principal cast of The Big Shot includes Eddie Quillan, Maureen O'Sullivan, Belle Bennett, Roscoe Ates, Mary Nolan.
When was The Big Shot released and how long is it?
The Big Shot was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Shot?
The Big Shot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).