Big Business(1929)
The story of a man who turned the other cheek-and got punched in the nose.
Big Business Synopsis
Stan and Ollie play door-to-door Christmas tree salesmen in California. They end up getting into an escalating feud with grumpy would-be customer James Finlayson, with his home and their car being destroyed in the melee.
Big Business (1929) is a comedy film directed by James W. Horne, released on April 20, 1929 with a runtime of 18m. It stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson and Tiny Sandford. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- James W. Horne
- Writers:
- H.M. Walker
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Cinematographer:
- George Stevens
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios
- Status:
- Released
Big Business Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stan Laurel
as Stan
Oliver Hardy
as Ollie
James Finlayson
as Homeowner (uncredited)
Tiny Sandford
as Policeman (uncredited)
Charlie Hall
as Neighbor (uncredited)
- Retta Palmer
Retta Palmer
as Neighbor (uncredited)
Lyle Tayo
as First Customer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by James W. Horne, written by H.M. Walker, produced by Hal Roach.
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Big Business Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 106 ratings.
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Big Business – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Business online?
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Who stars in Big Business?
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The main cast of Big Business (1929) includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Tiny Sandford and Charlie Hall. The film was directed by James W. Horne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Business released?
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Big Business was released on April 20, 1929 and runs for 18m.
Is Big Business worth watching?
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Big Business (1929) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.