The Little Giant
“"Little Caesar" Swaps Dames for Debs...Beer Trucks for Tea Cups!”
Synopsis
Prohibition is ending so bootlegger Bugs Ahearn decides to crack California society. He leases a house from down-on-her-luck Ruth and hires her as social secretary. He rescues Polly Cass from a horsefall and goes home to meet her dad who sells him some phony stock certificates. When he learns about this he sends to Chicago for mob help.
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Little Giant, The (1933)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-17
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
James Francis 'Bugs' / 'Jim' Ahearn
Mary Astor
Ruth Wayburn
Helen Vinson
Polly Cass
Russell Hopton
Albert J. 'Al' Daniels
Kenneth Thomson
John Stanley
Shirley Grey
Edith Merriam
Berton Churchill
Donald Hadley Cass
Don Dillaway
Gordon Cass
Louise Mackintosh
Mrs. Donald Hadley Cass
Lester Dorr
Investment Clerk (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
Guest at Polly's Party (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Jayne Shadduck
Society Girl (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Butch
Sidney Bracey
Butler
Charles Coleman
Tailor
Toby Wing
Society Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lord, Wilson Mizner
- Original Title
- The Little Giant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Robert Lord, Wilson Mizner
Sidney Hickox
Ray Curtiss, George Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Robert Lord
Screenplay
Wilson Mizner
Screenplay
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Ray Curtiss
Editor
George Marks
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Giant
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What is The Little Giant about?
Prohibition is ending so bootlegger Bugs Ahearn decides to crack California society. He leases a house from down-on-her-luck Ruth and hires her as social secretary. He rescues Polly Cass from a horsefall and goes home to meet her dad who sells him some phony stock certificates. When he learns about this he sends to Chicago for mob help.
Who directed The Little Giant?
The Little Giant was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in The Little Giant?
The principal cast of The Little Giant includes Edward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, Helen Vinson, Russell Hopton, Kenneth Thomson.
When was The Little Giant released and how long is it?
The Little Giant was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Giant?
The Little Giant holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).