The Big Little Person
Synopsis
After Arathea Manning loses her hearing during an epidemic of scarlet fever among the children she teaches, her fiancé Arthur Endicott, who is involved with another woman, complains of always having to shout to make himself heard. An inventor, Gerald Staples, gives Arathea an auriphone, a device to restore her hearing, but one of her problem pupils, in a fit of rage, breaks it. Gerald asks Arathea, whom he calls "The Big Little Person -- small in size, but big in ideas," to be the secretary of his new company marketing the invention. He falls in love with her and plays the piano for her even though she hears only rumblings.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Hooper Eastman, Bess Meredyth, Rebecca Lane
- Original Title
- The Big Little Person
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Hooper Eastman, Bess Meredyth, Rebecca Lane
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Hooper Eastman
Writer
Bess Meredyth
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Little Person
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What is The Big Little Person about?
After Arathea Manning loses her hearing during an epidemic of scarlet fever among the children she teaches, her fiancé Arthur Endicott, who is involved with another woman, complains of always having to shout to make himself heard. An inventor, Gerald Staples, gives Arathea an auriphone, a device to restore her hearing, but one of her problem pupils, in a fit of rage, breaks it. Gerald asks Arathea, whom he calls "The Big Little Person -- small in size, but big in ideas," to be the secretary of his new company marketing the invention. He falls in love with her and plays the piano for her even though she hears only rumblings.
Who directed The Big Little Person?
The Big Little Person was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in The Big Little Person?
The principal cast of The Big Little Person includes Mae Murray, Clarissa Selwynne, Rudolph Valentino, Allan Sears, Gerard Alexander.
When was The Big Little Person released and how long is it?
The Big Little Person was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Big Little Person based on a book or true story?
The Big Little Person is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rebecca Lane".