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Their Big Moment
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Their Big Moment

1934-08-17 · 68 min · ★ 4.7

Mystery · Comedy

Early '30s comedy-mystery involving magicians, fake psychics and murder.

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Directors
James Cruze
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Zasu PittsZasu PittsTillie Whim
Slim SummervilleSlim SummervilleBill Ambrose (as 'Slim' Summerville)
William GaxtonWilliam GaxtonThe Great La Salle
Bruce CabotBruce CabotLane Franklyn
Kay JohnsonKay JohnsonEve Farrington
Julie HaydonJulie HaydonFay Harley
Ralph MorganRalph MorganDr. Portman
Huntley GordonHuntley GordonJohn Farrington
Tamara GevaTamara GevaLottie
Ed BradyEd BradyStage Manager (uncredited)
Wallace MacDonaldWallace MacDonaldTheater Manager (uncredited)
Frank MillsFrank MillsPilot (uncredited)
Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorDetective (uncredited)

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