Be Big!

Name: Be Big!
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1931-02-07
Duration: 28 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin, Charlie Hall, Isabelle Keith

1931·Movie·NR·28 min·★ 6.8(43)

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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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About Be Big!

Be Big! is a 1931 English-language comedy film directed by James W. Horne. The cast is led by Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin. It has a runtime of 0h 28m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Be Big! was produced by Hal Roach Studios and made in United States of America. It was released on February 7, 1931, and carries a NR certification.

Director: James W. Horne
Writers: H.M. Walker
Release date: February 7, 1931
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Hal Roach Studios

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Be Big! cast & crew

Be Big! was directed by James W. Horne and written by H.M. Walker.

The cast features Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Anita Garvin as Mrs. Laurel (uncredited), Charlie Hall as Bellboy (uncredited), Isabelle Keith as Mrs. Hardy (uncredited), and Jack Hill as Railway Station Passerby (uncredited).

Behind the camera, it was produced by Hal Roach.

Is Be Big! worth watching?

At 0h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, Be Big! is worth a place on your watchlist.

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