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The Big Noise

  • 19361936
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 57m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
146
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Warren Hull, Guy Kibbee, Bruce Mitchell, Howard M. Mitchell, Pat O'Malley, and Marie Wilson in The Big Noise (1936)
ComedyCrimeRomance
Julius Trent, the founder and president of Trent Mills objects to the plans of his manager, Walford Andrews, to manufacture a synthetic wool called Woolex. Finding Julius behind the times, t... Read allJulius Trent, the founder and president of Trent Mills objects to the plans of his manager, Walford Andrews, to manufacture a synthetic wool called Woolex. Finding Julius behind the times, the stockholders vote Andrews in as president. Following doctor's orders, Julius, accompani... Read allJulius Trent, the founder and president of Trent Mills objects to the plans of his manager, Walford Andrews, to manufacture a synthetic wool called Woolex. Finding Julius behind the times, the stockholders vote Andrews in as president. Following doctor's orders, Julius, accompanied by his wife and his daughter Betty, retires to California. Julius is completely bored b... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
146
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Frank McDonald
  • Writers
    • George Bricker(screenplay)
    • William Jacobs(screenplay)
    • Edmund L. Hartmann(story)
  • Stars
    • Guy Kibbee
    • Warren Hull
    • Alma Lloyd
  • Director
    • Frank McDonald
  • Writers
    • George Bricker(screenplay)
    • William Jacobs(screenplay)
    • Edmund L. Hartmann(story)
  • Stars
    • Guy Kibbee
    • Warren Hull
    • Alma Lloyd
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Virginia Brissac, Guy Kibbee, and Alma Lloyd in The Big Noise (1936)
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    Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee
    • Julius Trent
    Warren Hull
    Warren Hull
    • Ken Mitchell
    Alma Lloyd
    Alma Lloyd
    • Betty Trent
    Dick Foran
    Dick Foran
    • Don Andrews
    Marie Wilson
    Marie Wilson
    • Daisy
    Henry O'Neill
    Henry O'Neill
    • Charlie Caldwell
    Olin Howland
    Olin Howland
    • Harrison
    Virginia Brissac
    Virginia Brissac
    • Mrs. Trent
    William B. Davidson
    William B. Davidson
    • Welford Andrews
    • (as William Davidson)
    George Beranger
    George Beranger
    • Mr. Rosewater
    • (as Andre Berenger)
    Robert Emmett Keane
    Robert Emmett Keane
    • Mr. Aldrich
    Eddie Shubert
    Eddie Shubert
    • Machine Gun Nolan
    Constance Bergen
    Constance Bergen
    • Blonde Secretary
    • (scenes deleted)
    Sol Gorss
    Sol Gorss
    • Workman
    • (scenes deleted)
    Phil Harron
    • Workman
    • (scenes deleted)
    Guy Kingsford
    • Intern
    • (scenes deleted)
    Howard M. Mitchell
    Howard M. Mitchell
    • Police Sergeant
    • (scenes deleted)
    Cliff Saum
    • Employee
    • (scenes deleted)
    • Director
      • Frank McDonald
    • Writers
      • George Bricker(screenplay)
      • William Jacobs(screenplay)
      • Edmund L. Hartmann(story)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Though brothers Guy Kibbee and Milton Kibbee made 18 movies together, this is the only one in which they share a scene.
    • Goofs
      A calendar on dining room wall while Julius is eating breakfast states that it is a Wednesday, but that date in 1936 was a Friday.
    • Quotes

      Julius Trent: [looking out at the rain] A retired man's paradise. The only thing out here that's heavier than the rain is the taxes.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Black Legion (1937)
    • Soundtracks
      California, Here I Come
      (1924) (uncredited)
      Music by Joseph Meyer
      Played as background music when the train is off to California

    User reviews3

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    7/10
    Apart from the annoying parrot, a nice little film
    "The Big Noise" is a nice little B-movie and is not to be confused by the movie of the same name by Laurel & Hardy. Despite its short runtime (57 minutes) and relatively small budget, it's a very satisfying and enjoyable little comedy.

    The film begins with the head of a manufacturing company (Guy Kibbee) being forced out by the board. He's still quite rich and is convinced by his wife to retire to California. However, he's bored to death and decides to find SOMETHING to do and so he buys a half interest in a cleaning company. However, he and his new partner don't realize that mobsters working a protection racket have set their sights on the company. So what are they to do in this clever comedy? Tune in for yourself and see.

    Aside from a super-annoying parrot that isn't necessary for the movie, this is a very well written and, above all, fun movie. A nice little comedy--one that seems best suited for Kibbee and his talents.
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    • planktonrules
    • Jul 7, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 22, 1936 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Big Business
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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

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