The Big Noise (1936 American film)
The Big Noise | |
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Directed by | Frank McDonald |
Written by | |
Story by | Edmund L. Hartmann |
Produced by | |
Starring | |
Cinematography | L. William O'Connell |
Edited by | Terry O. Morse |
Music by | Heinz Roemheld |
Release date | 1936 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Big Noise is a 1936 American romantic–comedy crime film directed by Frank McDonald.[1][2][3] It starred Guy Kibbee, Warren Hull, Alma Lloyd, Dick Foran, Marie Wilson, and Henry O'Neill.[4]
Story[]
Julius Trent, being unable to adopt new technology retires, from his position as president of a textile company.[5] He then goes into partnership with Ken Mitchell in a dry cleaning venture. His daughter Betty becomes romantically involved with his partner. A group of racketeers attempt to extort money from him so he attempts to singlehandedly run them out of town.[6]
Cast[]
- Guy Kibbee as Julius Trent
- Warren Hull as Ken Mitchell
- Alma Lloyd as Betty Trent
- Dick Foran as Don Andrews
- Marie Wilson as Daisy
- Henry O'Neill as Charlie Caldwell
- Olin Howland as Harrison
- Virginia Brissac as Mrs. Trent
- William Davidson as Welford Andrews
- Andre Berenger as Mr. Rosewater
- Robert Emmett Keane as Mr. Aldrich
- Eddie Shubert as Machine Gun Nolan
References[]
- ^ "The Big Noise". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved September 19, 2016.
- ^ "The Big Noise (1936)". BFI. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ Hischak 2015, p. 560.
- ^ The Press Volume LXXII, Issue 21969, December 18, 1936 Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
- ^ Blottner 2011, p. 158.
- ^ T.M.P. (July 4, 1936). "Movies, The Big Noise (1936)". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
Sources[]
- Hischak, Thomas S. (2015). The Encyclopedia of Film Composers. New York City: Rowman & Littlefield. p. 560. ISBN 978-1442245495.
- Blottner, Gene (2011). Wild Bill Elliott: A Complete Filmography (Reprint ed.). New York City: McFarland & Company. p. 158. ISBN 978-0786469031.
External links[]
- The Big Noise at IMDb
- BFI
Categories:
- English-language films
- 1936 films
- American romantic comedy films
- American films
- Films directed by Frank McDonald
- American black-and-white films
- 1936 romantic comedy films