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Be Big!
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Be Big!

1931-02-07 · 28 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy

Stan and Ollie are on their way to Atlantic City with their wives, when Ollie gets a phone call from a lodge buddy telling him that a stag party is taking place that night in their honor. Ollie pretends to be sick and sends the wives on ahead, promising that he and Stan will meet them in the morning. The pair dress in their lodge gear, but their wives return having missed their train. With no obvious escape route, Stan and Ollie take to a bed in fear and in response to Stan's plea of "What'll I do?", Ollie replies "Be big!".

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Directors
James W. Horne
Production companies
Hal Roach Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stan LaurelStan LaurelStan
Oliver HardyOliver HardyOllie
Anita GarvinAnita GarvinMrs. Laurel (uncredited)
Charlie HallCharlie HallBellboy (uncredited)
Isabelle KeithIsabelle KeithMrs. Hardy (uncredited)
Jack HillRailway Station Passerby (uncredited)
Baldwin CookeBaldwin CookeCookie (uncredited)
Harry EarlesHarry EarlesMidget Performer (uncredited)

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