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The Big Idea
The Big Idea
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The Big Idea

1934
19m
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

1934

Runtime

19m

Storyline

Ted Healy is the proprietor of the "Big Idea Scenario Company" (Ideas While You Wait). Unfortunately, various visitors to his one-room office constantly interrupt his train of thought. These include a man with a machine gun, a woman who empties waste baskets on the floor, and a trio of musicians who play "Marching Through Georgia" on various instruments.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
19m
May 12, 1934
Languages
English
Director
William Beaudine
William Beaudine
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Ted Healy

Ted Healy

Ted Healy, Scenario Company President

Moe Howard

Moe Howard

Healy's Stooge

Larry Fine

Larry Fine

Healy's Stooge

Curly Howard

Curly Howard

Healy's Stooge

Bonnie Bonnell

Bonnie Bonnell

Cleaning Lady

Muriel Evans

Muriel Evans

Honey, Ted's Fiancee

Tut Mace

Dancer

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