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Little Man, What Now?

  • 19341934
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Douglass Montgomery and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
  • Drama
  • Romance
A young couple struggling against poverty must keep their marriage a secret in order for the husband to keep his job, as his boss doesn't like to hire married men.A young couple struggling against poverty must keep their marriage a secret in order for the husband to keep his job, as his boss doesn't like to hire married men.A young couple struggling against poverty must keep their marriage a secret in order for the husband to keep his job, as his boss doesn't like to hire married men.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
522
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Frank Borzage
  • Writers
    • William Anthony McGuire(screenplay & adaptation)
    • Hans Fallada(novel "Kleiner Mann - was nun?")
  • Stars
    • Margaret Sullavan
    • Douglass Montgomery
    • Alan Hale
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  • Director
    • Frank Borzage
  • Writers
    • William Anthony McGuire(screenplay & adaptation)
    • Hans Fallada(novel "Kleiner Mann - was nun?")
  • Stars
    • Margaret Sullavan
    • Douglass Montgomery
    • Alan Hale
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    • 16User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Douglass Montgomery and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
    Douglass Montgomery and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
    Douglass Montgomery and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
    Catherine Doucet, Muriel Kirkland, and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
    Alan Hale, Carlos De Valdez, Catherine Doucet, Paul Fix, DeWitt Jennings, Muriel Kirkland, Fred Kohler, Mae Marsh, George Meeker, Douglass Montgomery, Sarah Padden, Frank Reicher, Bodil Rosing, and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
    Douglass Montgomery and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
    Douglass Montgomery and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
    Alan Hale, Douglass Montgomery, and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
    Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
    Douglass Montgomery and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)
    Douglass Montgomery and Margaret Sullavan in Little Man, What Now? (1934)

    Top cast

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    Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan
    • Emma 'Lammchen' Pinnebergas Emma 'Lammchen' Pinneberg
    Douglass Montgomery
    Douglass Montgomery
    • Hans Pinnebergas Hans Pinneberg
    Alan Hale
    Alan Hale
    • Holger Jachmanas Holger Jachman
    Catherine Doucet
    Catherine Doucet
    • Mia Pinnebergas Mia Pinneberg
    DeWitt Jennings
    DeWitt Jennings
    • Emil Kleinholzas Emil Kleinholz
    Bodil Rosing
    Bodil Rosing
    • Frau Kleinholzas Frau Kleinholz
    Muriel Kirkland
    Muriel Kirkland
    • Marie Kleinholzas Marie Kleinholz
    Donald Haines
    • Emil Kleinholz Jr.as Emil Kleinholz Jr.
    George Meeker
    George Meeker
    • Schultzas Schultz
    Paul Fix
    Paul Fix
    • Lauderbackas Lauderback
    Carlos De Valdez
    • Dr. Sesamas Dr. Sesam
    Hedda Hopper
    Hedda Hopper
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Fred Kohler
    Fred Kohler
    • Karl Goebbleras Karl Goebbler
    Sarah Padden
    Sarah Padden
    • Widow Scharrenhoferas Widow Scharrenhofer
    Mae Marsh
    Mae Marsh
    • Wife of Karl Goebbleras Wife of Karl Goebbler
    Frank Reicher
    Frank Reicher
    • Lehmannas Lehmann
    Tom Ricketts
    Tom Ricketts
    • Mr. Sesamas Mr. Sesam
    Monroe Owsley
    Monroe Owsley
    • Kessleras Kessler
    • Director
      • Frank Borzage
    • Writers
      • William Anthony McGuire(screenplay & adaptation)
      • Hans Fallada(novel "Kleiner Mann - was nun?")
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    Storyline

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    A young couple struggling against poverty must keep their marriage a secret in order for the husband to keep his job, as his boss doesn't like to hire married men.
    • 1930s
    • central europe
    • foreign language adaptation
    • literature on screen
    • european literature on screen
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    • Taglines
      • It's More Than a Movie- It's a Great Experience (Print Ad- Charlotte Republican-Tribune, ((Charlotte, Mich.)) 17 August 1934)
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film takes place from 1930 to 1932.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Wake Up and Dream (1934)

    User reviews16

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    6/10
    A romantic struggle cries out for a stronger leading man
    Full of Borgaze's trademark swoony romanticism mixed with a touch of pre-code decadence. This tale of a struggling young couple also boasts Margaret Sullavan's enchanting sensitive performance, she seems to carry a gossamer glow with her where ever she goes. Alan Hale also adds much to the film as a sprightly good-hearted charlatan but what drags it down almost fatally is Douglass Montgomery in the male lead. To put it plainly, he stinks. He's a stiff blank slate that stops the film dead in its tracks whenever he's the focal point of the scene. You're left to wonder what a more effective actor such as Jimmy Stewart or Cary Grant could have made of the part and how much better the movie would have been because of their casting.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 4, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ¿Y ahora, qué?
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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