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Big Business

1937-06-18 · 60 min · ★ 7.5

Comedy

A small town drugstore owner (Jed Prouty) hopes to strike it rich by investing his savings in an oil well. Comedy.

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Directors
Frank R. Strayer
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jed ProutyJed ProutyJohn Jones
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonMrs. John Jones
Shirley DeaneShirley DeaneBonnie Jones
Russell GleasonRussell GleasonHerbert Thompson
Florence RobertsFlorence RobertsGranny Jones
Allan LaneAllan LaneTed Hewett
Frank ConroyFrank ConroyLeland Whitney
Kenneth HowellKenneth HowellJack Jones
George ErnestGeorge ErnestRoger Jones
June CarlsonJune CarlsonLucy Jones
Billy MahanBilly MahanBobby Jones
Marjorie WeaverMarjorie WeaverVicky
Wallis ClarkWallis ClarkMr. Rodney
Irving BaconIrving BaconMr. Kinney - Man with Toothache
Maurice CassMaurice CassJudge
Lester DorrLester DorrTownsman Investor
Sarah EdwardsSarah EdwardsMiss Collins - School Principal
Sydney JarvisSydney JarvisTownsman Investor
Fred KelseyFred KelseyOil Man at Well
Charles LaneCharles LaneWebster - Bank Representative

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