The Little Giant(1933)
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The Little Giant Synopsis
Prohibition is ending so bootlegger Bugs Ahearn decides to crack California society. He leases a house from down-on-her-luck Ruth and hires her as social secretary. He rescues Polly Cass from a horsefall and goes home to meet her dad who sells him some phony stock certificates. When he learns about this he sends to Chicago for mob help.
The Little Giant (1933) is a crime and comedy film directed by Roy Del Ruth, released on May 20, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Edward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, Helen Vinson and Russell Hopton. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Del Ruth
- Writers:
- Wilson Mizner, Robert Lord
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Production:
- First National Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Little Giant (1933) Trailer
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The Little Giant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward G. Robinson
as James Francis 'Bugs' / 'Jim' Ahearn
Mary Astor
as Ruth Wayburn
Helen Vinson
as Polly Cass
Russell Hopton
as Albert J. 'Al' Daniels
Kenneth Thomson
as John Stanley
Shirley Grey
as Edith Merriam
Berton Churchill
as Donald Hadley Cass
Don Dillaway
as Gordon Cass
Louise Mackintosh
as Mrs. Donald Hadley Cass
Lester Dorr
as Investment Clerk (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
as Guest at Polly's Party (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Roy Del Ruth, written by Wilson Mizner and Robert Lord.
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The Little Giant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Little Giant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Little Giant online?
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The Little Giant (1933) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Little Giant?
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The main cast of The Little Giant (1933) includes Edward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, Helen Vinson, Russell Hopton and Kenneth Thomson. The film was directed by Roy Del Ruth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Little Giant released?
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The Little Giant was released on May 20, 1933 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Little Giant worth watching?
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The Little Giant (1933) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Little Giant?
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Yes. The official The Little Giant trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.