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The Little Giant is a 1933 American pre-Code crime comedy romance. It follows the attempts of an ex-gangster to make his way into high society. The film was directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Edward G. Robinson and Mary Astor.
The Little Giant: Directed by Roy Del Ruth. With Edward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, Helen Vinson, Russell Hopton. When Prohibition ends, a beer baron sees the writing on the wall, quits the rackets, and tries to break into California society.
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- Comedy, Crime, Romance
- Roy Del Ruth
- 1933-05-20
The Little Giant (1933) was Edward G. Robinson's first comedy, and he proved to be adept at it. As a Chicago beer magnate about to lose his business with the repeal of Prohibition, Robinson moves to California and tries to join society's upper crust, but his gangster origins prove tough to shake.
- Roy Del Ruth, Chuck Hansen
- Edward G. Robinson
The Little Giant (1933) is a Pre-Code comedy gangster caper with Edward G. Robinson & Mary Astor taking on the corruption of Californian high society.
Overview. Prohibition is ending so bootlegger Bugs Ahearn decides to crack California society. He leases a house from down-on-her-luck Ruth and hires her as social secretary. He rescues Polly Cass from a horsefall and goes home to meet her dad who sells him some phony stock certificates.
The Little Giant (1933) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The Little Giant offers its take on the end of the era, showcasing mobster magnate Bugs Ahern (Robinson, naturally) deciding to close up his entire business and head to the West Coast to try his hand at a legitimate life.
