Be Big! (1931): movie guide

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 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!".

Cast highlights

Be Big! features Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin, Charlie Hall, Isabelle Keith, Jack Hill. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1931-02-07. Runtime: 28 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (48 votes). Genres: Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Be Big!?

Be Big! is listed as Comedy on TMDB.

How long is Be Big!?

Be Big! runs about 28 minutes.

Who stars in Be Big!?

Cast highlights include Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin, Charlie Hall, Isabelle Keith, Jack Hill.

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