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Little Man, What Now?
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Little Man, What Now?

1934-06-04 · 98 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Romance

A young couple struggling against poverty must keep their marriage a secret in order for the husband to keep his job, as his boss doesn't like to hire married men.

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Directors
Frank Borzage
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Margaret SullavanMargaret SullavanLammchen
Douglass MontgomeryDouglass MontgomeryHans Pinneberg
Alan HaleAlan HaleHolgar Jachman
Catherine DoucetCatherine DoucetMia Pinneberg (as Catharine Doucet)
DeWitt JenningsDeWitt JenningsEmil Kleninholz
G.P. HuntleyG.P. HuntleyHerr Heilbutt (as G.P. Huntley Jr.)
Muriel KirklandMuriel KirklandMarie Kleinholz
Fred KohlerFred KohlerKarl Goebbler
Mae MarshMae MarshHis Wife
Donald HainesDonald HainesEmil
Christian RubChristian RubHerr Puttbreese
Alan MowbrayAlan MowbrayFranz Schlüter

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