The Big Brain
“The Little Napoleon of Wildcat Finance...His Life and Love”
Synopsis
A small-town barber finds himself short of stature but a giant in the world of stock promotion. As his bank account grows, Stone's ethics diminish, and soon he's playing fast and loose with other people's money. Disgruntled investor Fay Wray is the one who finally blows the whistle on the prevaricating hair-snipper.
Top Cast
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George E. Stone
Max Werner
Phillips Holmes
Terry Van Sloan
Fay Wray
Cynthia Glennon
Minna Gombell
Margy
Reginald Owen
Lord Darlington
Berton Churchill
Col. Higginbotham
Reginald Mason
Lord Latham
Sam Hardy
Slick Ryan
Randall Stake
Scoop
Edgar Norton
Butler
Charles McNaughton
Wallack
Lucien Littlefield
Justice of the Peace
Lilian Bond
Dorothy Norton
Lya Lys
(uncredited)
Douglass Dumbrille
Dan Thomas
Bobby Hale
News Vendor (uncredited)
Dell Henderson
(uncredited)
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Sailor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Sy Bartlett, Warren Duff
- Original Title
- The Big Brain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- K.B.S. Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Sy Bartlett, Warren Duff
Arthur Edeson
Rose Loewinger
Department Leadership Roster
Sy Bartlett
Screenplay
Warren Duff
Screenplay
George Archainbaud
Director
Rose Loewinger
Editor
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Brain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Brain about?
A small-town barber finds himself short of stature but a giant in the world of stock promotion. As his bank account grows, Stone's ethics diminish, and soon he's playing fast and loose with other people's money. Disgruntled investor Fay Wray is the one who finally blows the whistle on the prevaricating hair-snipper.
Who directed The Big Brain?
The Big Brain was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Big Brain?
The principal cast of The Big Brain includes George E. Stone, Phillips Holmes, Fay Wray, Minna Gombell, Reginald Owen.
When was The Big Brain released and how long is it?
The Big Brain was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.