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Little Big Shot

  • 19351935
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
284
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
231,224
113,084
Sybil Jason and Jesse Scott in Little Big Shot (1935)
ComedyCrimeDrama
A young girl endears herself to her caretakers after her father is murdered by mobsters.A young girl endears herself to her caretakers after her father is murdered by mobsters.A young girl endears herself to her caretakers after her father is murdered by mobsters.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
284
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
231,224
113,084
  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Jerry Wald(screen play)
    • Julius J. Epstein(screen play)
    • Robert Hardy Andrews(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Sybil Jason
    • Glenda Farrell
    • Robert Armstrong
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Jerry Wald(screen play)
    • Julius J. Epstein(screen play)
    • Robert Hardy Andrews(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Sybil Jason
    • Glenda Farrell
    • Robert Armstrong
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Edward Everett Horton in Little Big Shot (1935)
    Robert Armstrong and Sybil Jason in Little Big Shot (1935)
    Robert Armstrong and Sybil Jason in Little Big Shot (1935)
    Sybil Jason in Little Big Shot (1935)
    Glenda Farrell and Sybil Jason in Little Big Shot (1935)
    Sybil Jason in Little Big Shot (1935)
    Edward Everett Horton and Sybil Jason in Little Big Shot (1935)
    Edward Everett Horton in Little Big Shot (1935)
    Edward Everett Horton, Robert Armstrong, Sybil Jason, and Joe Sawyer in Little Big Shot (1935)
    Edward Everett Horton, Robert Armstrong, Glenda Farrell, and Sybil Jason in Little Big Shot (1935)

    Top cast

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    Sybil Jason
    Sybil Jason
    • Gloria
    Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell
    • Jean
    Robert Armstrong
    Robert Armstrong
    • Steve
    Edward Everett Horton
    Edward Everett Horton
    • Mortimer
    Jack La Rue
    Jack La Rue
    • Doré
    • (as Jack LaRue)
    Arthur Vinton
    Arthur Vinton
    • Kell
    J. Carrol Naish
    J. Carrol Naish
    • Bert
    • (as J. Carroll Naish)
    Edgar Kennedy
    Edgar Kennedy
    • Onderdonk
    Addison Richards
    Addison Richards
    • Hank Gibbs
    Joe Sawyer
    Joe Sawyer
    • Doré's Henchman
    • (as Joseph Sauers)
    Emma Dunn
    Emma Dunn
    • Orphanage Matron
    Ward Bond
    Ward Bond
    • Kell's Henchman
    Tammany Young
    Tammany Young
    • Ralph Lewis - the Rajah
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Doré's Henchman
    Marc Lawrence
    Marc Lawrence
    • Doré's Henchman
    Guy Usher
    • Lt. Adams
    Mary Foy
    Mary Foy
    • Orphanage Matron #2
    Max Barwyn
    Max Barwyn
    • Waiter with Message
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Jerry Wald(screen play)
      • Julius J. Epstein(screen play)
      • Robert Hardy Andrews(screen play)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Sybil Jason stated in her autobiography that director Michael Curtiz filmed some scenes at a real Hollywood orphanage, and (in the interest of realism) cast real orphans as extras. Among them, Jason remembered, was a young Marilyn Monroe, long before her first "recognized" role. This has not yet been confirmed by film historians and Monroe biographers.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Mortimer: We have everything now but a rubber plant.

    • Soundtracks
      I'm a Little Big Shot Now
      (1935) (uncredited)
      Music by Allie Wrubel
      Lyrics by Mort Dixon
      Played during the opening credits and as background music often
      Sung and danced to by Sybil Jason
      Reprised by Sybil Jason and Glenda Farrell

    User reviews11

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    Featured review
    10/10
    Classic Must See!
    This movie is one of the best and the cast could not have been better. Jason's acting and singing are superior and Armstrong, Horton and Farrell are amazing. Too bad Jack LaRue was often overlooked as a fine performer. This movie needs more exposure and hopefully Amazon will have it available soon for instant video. If you have not watched this movie, do it soon. Check listings at TCM and if you have a DVR, record it. I have watched it over and over and only wish I had a hardcopy. The thugs are creepy but Sybil's darling acting is stellar and her sweet accent just add more to the " I'm a Little Big Shot" is precious and priceless.
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    • christilynn2000
    • Sep 7, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 7, 1935 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 小さい親分
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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