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Be Big! (1931)

Movie ★ 6.8 28 min

Comedy

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!".

H.M. Walker Writer James W. Horne Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 7, 1931
Runtime
28 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0021644
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Themes

Cast

Stan Laurel Stan Laurel Stan Oliver Hardy Oliver Hardy Ollie Anita Garvin Anita Garvin Mrs. Laurel (uncredited) Charlie Hall Charlie Hall Bellboy (uncredited) Isabelle Keith Isabelle Keith Mrs. Hardy (uncredited) Jack Hill Railway Station Passerby (uncredited) Baldwin Cooke Baldwin Cooke Cookie (uncredited) Harry Earles Harry Earles Midget Performer (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

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!".
Who directed Be Big!?
Be Big! was directed by James W. Horne.
Who stars in Be Big!?
Be Big! stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Anita Garvin, Charlie Hall.
When was Be Big! released?
Be Big! is a 1931 comedy film.
Where can I watch Be Big!?
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