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]
| 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 |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 57 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
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 edit
- 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 edit
- ^ "The Big Noise". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved September 19, 2016.
- ^ "The Big Noise (1936)". BFI. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. 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 edit
- 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.
