The Little Giant
""Little Caesar" Swaps Dames for Debs...Beer Trucks for Tea Cups!"
Originally released in 1933. The Little Giant is a crime/comedy film. directed by Roy Del Ruth. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, and Helen Vinson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
- The Vitaphone Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Little Giant about?
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 hor...
Who directed The Little Giant?
The Little Giant was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
How long is The Little Giant?
The Little Giant has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Little Giant released?
The Little Giant was released on May 20, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Little Giant?
The main cast of The Little Giant includes Edward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, Helen Vinson, Russell Hopton, Kenneth Thomson.