

Big Business Girl
1931-06-12 · 75 min · ★ 6.8
A young woman goes to New York and finds success in advertising thanks to her legs while her boyfriend spends the summer in Europe with his band.
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- Directors
- William A. Seiter
- Production companies
- First National Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Loretta YoungClaire 'Mac' McIntyre
Frank AlbertsonJohnny Saunders
Ricardo CortezRobert J. Clayton
Joan BlondellPearl
Frank DarienLuke C. Winters
Dorothy ChristyMrs. Emery
Oscar ApfelWalter T. Morley
Judith BarrettSarah Ellen
Mickey BennettJoe
Irving BaconWaiter (uncredited)
George 'Gabby' HayesHotel Clerk (uncredited)
Tom RickettsOld Man at Graduation Dance (uncredited)
Virginia SaleSally Curtin (uncredited)
Robert AllenGraduate at Dance (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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