Be Big! movie poster

Be Big!

February 7, 1931 0h 28m 6.7/10 (42 votes)

Originally released in 1931. Be Big! is a comedy film. directed by James W. Horne. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, and Anita Garvin

Synopsis

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!".

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 7, 1931 95 years ago
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Runtime 0h 28m 28 minutes total
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User Rating 6.7/10 Good (42 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Hal Roach Studios

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Be Big! about?

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 pre...

Who directed Be Big!?

Be Big! was directed by James W. Horne.

How long is Be Big!?

Be Big! has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).

When was Be Big! released?

Be Big! was released on February 7, 1931 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Be Big!?

The main cast of Be Big! includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin, Charlie Hall, Isabelle Keith.