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The Little Giant

  • 19331933
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 16m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Edward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, and Helen Vinson in The Little Giant (1933)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Romance
When Prohibition ends, a beer baron sees the writing on the wall, quits the rackets, and tries to break into California society.When Prohibition ends, a beer baron sees the writing on the wall, quits the rackets, and tries to break into California society.When Prohibition ends, a beer baron sees the writing on the wall, quits the rackets, and tries to break into California society.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.3K
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  • Director
    • Roy Del Ruth
  • Writers
    • Robert Lord(original screen play)
    • Wilson Mizner(original screen play)
  • Stars
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • Mary Astor
    • Helen Vinson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roy Del Ruth
  • Writers
    • Robert Lord(original screen play)
    • Wilson Mizner(original screen play)
  • Stars
    • Edward G. Robinson
    • Mary Astor
    • Helen Vinson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Edward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, and Helen Vinson in The Little Giant (1933)
    Edward G. Robinson and Helen Vinson in The Little Giant (1933)
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    Edward G. Robinson
    Edward G. Robinson
    • James Francis 'Bugs' Ahearnas James Francis 'Bugs' Ahearn
    Mary Astor
    Mary Astor
    • Ruth Wayburnas Ruth Wayburn
    Helen Vinson
    Helen Vinson
    • Polly Cassas Polly Cass
    Russell Hopton
    Russell Hopton
    • Al Danielsas Al Daniels
    Kenneth Thomson
    Kenneth Thomson
    • John Stanleyas John Stanley
    Shirley Grey
    Shirley Grey
    • Edith Merriamas Edith Merriam
    Berton Churchill
    Berton Churchill
    • Donald Hadley Cassas Donald Hadley Cass
    Don Dillaway
    Don Dillaway
    • Gordon Cassas Gordon Cass
    • (as Donald Dillaway)
    Louise Mackintosh
    Louise Mackintosh
    • Mrs. Dudley Hadley Cassas Mrs. Dudley Hadley Cass
    Loretta Andrews
    Loretta Andrews
    • Society Girlas Society Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Bonnie Bannon
    Bonnie Bannon
    • Society Girlas Society Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Barclay
    Joan Barclay
    • Society Girlas Society Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Max Barwyn
    Max Barwyn
    • Headwaiteras Headwaiter
    • (uncredited)
    Sidney Bracey
    Sidney Bracey
    • Butleras Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Harry C. Bradley
    Harry C. Bradley
    • Harry S. Winteras Harry S. Winter
    • (uncredited)
    Lynn Browning
    Lynn Browning
    • Society Girlas Society Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Caits
    Joe Caits
    • One of Bugs' Mugsas One of Bugs' Mugs
    • (uncredited)
    Maxine Cantway
    Maxine Cantway
    • Society Girlas Society Girl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roy Del Ruth
    • Writers
      • Robert Lord(original screen play)
      • Wilson Mizner(original screen play)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bugs says he has $1.25M "salted away". That would equate to $21.55M in 2017.
    • Goofs
      The image of the single-engine plane carrying Ahern's "boys" appears empty except for the pilot.
    • Quotes

      James Francis 'Bugs': The toughest mug in Chicago comes out here and gets trimmed by a lot of fags with handkerchiefs up their sleeves.

    • Connections
      Featured in Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Chicago (That Toddlin' Town)
      (1922) (uncredited)
      Written by Fred Fisher
      Played during the opening credits
      Reprised when the gang comes to Santa Barbara
      Reprised at the end

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    I LOVE E.G. BUT....
    Playing an idiot in a "fish out of water tough guy in society role", does not suit the star. His strength was in his rapier sharp mind and sardonic manner which isn't in evidence here.

    The sequence on the polo pony is cringeworthy. Still, it's E.G. so I give it a 5. The ending saves it. No spoilers. Check it out.
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    • Aug 24, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 20, 1933 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Der kleine Gangsterkönig
    • Filming locations
      • Hotel Del Monte, Monterey, California, USA
    • Production company
      • First National Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $197,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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