The Big Noise
1936-01-01 · 65 min · ★ 8.0
A clerk in an oil company is promoted ostensibly to take the blame when it looks like the bosses' dodgy dealings will be found out by the authorities.
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- Directors
- Alex Bryce
- Production companies
- Fox Film Company
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Alastair SimFinny
Norah HowardMary Miller
Fred DuprezHenry Hadley
Grizelda HerveyConsuelo
Howard DouglasGluckstein
Edie MartinOld LadyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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