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Big Fella (1938)

Movie ★ 7.3 74 min

Music Drama

Singing Marseilles docker Joe is hired by wealthy English couple, the Oliphants, to find their missing son Gerald. When Joe finds him, he learns Gerald escaped of his own will and takes him to stay with a local singer, who offers a refuge from his repressed white parents.

J. Elder Wills Director Fenn Sherie Writer Ingram D'Abbes Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 3, 1938
Runtime
74 min
IMDb
tt0028629
Language
Studio
Beaconsfield Productions,

Themes

Cast

Paul Robeson Paul Robeson Joe Elisabeth Welch Amanda 'Manda' Roy Emerton Roy Emerton Spike James Hayter James Hayter Chuck Lawrence Brown Corney Eldon Gorst Gerald Oliphant Marcelle Rogez Marcelle Rogez Marietta Eric Cowley Ferdy Oliphant Joyce Kennedy Mrs. Oliphant Margaret Rutherford Margaret Rutherford Nanny (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Big Fella about?
Singing Marseilles docker Joe is hired by wealthy English couple, the Oliphants, to find their missing son Gerald. When Joe finds him, he learns Gerald escaped of his own will and takes him to stay with a local singer, who offers a refuge from his repressed white parents.
Who directed Big Fella?
Big Fella was directed by J. Elder Wills.
Who stars in Big Fella?
Big Fella stars Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Roy Emerton, James Hayter.
When was Big Fella released?
Big Fella is a 1938 music, drama film.
Where can I watch Big Fella?
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