United Kingdom / Oct 03, 1934 / London
The hit that kept Broadway laughing for one solid year!
1h 0min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
After cantankerous and miserly Herbert Kalness insults his daughter's fiance and prospective in-laws at a dinner party, Mrs. Kalness devises a scheme to teach her husband a lesson in good manners.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Marjorie Gateson | Amy Godrich |
| Nella Walker | Mrs. Goodrich |
| Junior Durkin | Junior Kainess |
| Jay Ward | Robert Kainess |
| Claudia Coleman | Mrs. Havens |
| George Chandler | Murphy (uncredited) |
| Joseph Crehan | IRS Tax Investigator (uncredited) |
| Gay Seabrook | Miss Plunket - Herberts Secretary (uncredited) |
| Hale Hamilton | Mr. Havens |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Big Hearted Herbert |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release date | 6 ottobre 1934 |
| Writer | Ben Markson, Lillie Hayward, Sophie Kerr, Anna Steese Richardson |
| Editing | Jack Killifer |
| Cinematography | Arthur L. Todd |
| Assistant directors | William Keighley |
| Camera operators | Arthur L. Todd |
| Additional photography | Arthur L. Todd |
| Production design | Robert M. Haas |
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| Art direction | Robert M. Haas |
| Set decoration | Robert M. Haas |
| Music | M. K. Jerome, Leo F. Forbstein |
| Sound | Leo F. Forbstein, M. K. Jerome |
| Costume design | Orry-Kelly |
| Makeup | Orry-Kelly |
| Hairstyling | Orry-Kelly |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Oct 06, 1934
United Kingdom / Apr 15, 1935
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