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7.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19281h 20mUnited States of America

The Big Noise

“Whoopee!! This Is The Life!”

Synopsis

John Stoval, a guard in a New York subway, thinks that Philip Hurd, who owns a concession at Coney Island, would make a good husband for his daughter Sophie. Sophie, however, has her sights set on Bill Hedges, the son of a wealthy farmer in upstate New York. Her father arranges for her to marry Hurd in exchange for a 25% interest in the concession, but matters come to a halt when John slips and falls off a subway platform and is injured.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 25, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Allan Dwan
Screenplay & Story
Ben Hecht, Thomas J. Geraghty
Original Title
The Big Noise
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 20m
Production Studios
First National Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Allan Dwan

Screenplay & Story

Ben Hecht, Thomas J. Geraghty

Department Leadership Roster

Allan Dwan

Allan Dwan

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Big Noise.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Noise

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Big Noise about?

John Stoval, a guard in a New York subway, thinks that Philip Hurd, who owns a concession at Coney Island, would make a good husband for his daughter Sophie. Sophie, however, has her sights set on Bill Hedges, the son of a wealthy farmer in upstate New York. Her father arranges for her to marry Hurd in exchange for a 25% interest in the concession, but matters come to a halt when John slips and falls off a subway platform and is injured.

Who directed The Big Noise?

The Big Noise was directed by Allan Dwan.

Who stars in The Big Noise?

The principal cast of The Big Noise includes Chester Conklin, Alice White, Bodil Rosing, Sam Hardy, Jack Egan.

When was The Big Noise released and how long is it?

The Big Noise was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.