Big Hearted Herbert(1934)
The hit that kept Broadway laughing for one solid year!
Big Hearted Herbert Synopsis
After cantankerous and miserly Herbert Kalness insults his daughter's fiance and prospective in-laws at a dinner party, Mrs. Kalness devises a scheme to teach her husband a lesson in good manners.
Big Hearted Herbert (1934) is a comedy film directed by William Keighley, released on October 6, 1934 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Patricia Ellis and Helen Lowell. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- William Keighley
- Writers:
- Lillie Hayward, Ben Markson, Sophie Kerr
- Composer:
- M. K. Jerome
- Production:
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Big Hearted Herbert Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aline MacMahon
as Elizabeth Kalness
Guy Kibbee
as Herbert Kalness
Patricia Ellis
as Alice Kalness
Helen Lowell
as Martha
Phillip Reed
as Andrew Goodrich
Robert Barrat
as Jim
Henry O'Neill
as Goodrich Sr.
Marjorie Gateson
as Amy Godrich
Nella Walker
as Mrs. Goodrich
Junior Durkin
as Junior Kainess
- Jay Ward
Jay Ward
as Robert Kainess
Claudia Coleman
as Mrs. Havens
Key crew
Directed by William Keighley, written by Lillie Hayward, Ben Markson and Sophie Kerr.
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Big Hearted Herbert Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Big Hearted Herbert – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Hearted Herbert online?
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Big Hearted Herbert (1934) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Big Hearted Herbert?
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The main cast of Big Hearted Herbert (1934) includes Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Patricia Ellis, Helen Lowell and Phillip Reed. The film was directed by William Keighley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Hearted Herbert released?
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Big Hearted Herbert was released on October 6, 1934 and runs for 1h.
Is Big Hearted Herbert worth watching?
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Big Hearted Herbert (1934) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.