Little Giant
"They're Selling Vacuum Cleaners!"
Originally released in 1946. Little Giant is a comedy film. directed by William A. Seiter.
Starring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, and Jacqueline deWit
Synopsis
Lou Costello plays a country bumpkin vacuum-cleaner salesman, working for the company run by the crooked Bud Abbott. To try to keep him under his thumb, Abbott convinces Costello that he's a crackerjack salesman. This comedy is somewhat like "The Time of Their Lives," in that Abbott and Costello don't have much screen time together and there are very few vaudeville bits woven into the plot.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bud Abbott
as Eddie L. Morrison / T.S. Chandler
Lou Costello
as Benny Miller
Jacqueline deWit
as Hazel Temple Morrison
Brenda Joyce
as Miss Ruby Burke
George Cleveland
as Clarence Goodring
Elena Verdugo
as Martha Hill
Mary Gordon
as Ma Miller
Pierre Watkin
as P.S. Van Loon
Donald MacBride
as The conductor
Victor Kilian
as Gus Anderson (salesman)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Giant about?
Lou Costello plays a country bumpkin vacuum-cleaner salesman, working for the company run by the crooked Bud Abbott. To try to keep him under his thumb, Abbott convinces Costello that he's a cracke...
Who directed Little Giant?
Little Giant was directed by William A. Seiter.
How long is Little Giant?
Little Giant has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Little Giant released?
Little Giant was released on February 22, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Little Giant?
The main cast of Little Giant includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Jacqueline deWit, Brenda Joyce, George Cleveland.