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Big Hearted Herbert (1934)

Movie ★ 5.5 60 min

Comedy

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.

William Keighley Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 6, 1934
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0024892
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Themes

Cast

Aline MacMahon Aline MacMahon Elizabeth Kalness Guy Kibbee Guy Kibbee Herbert Kalness Patricia Ellis Patricia Ellis Alice Kalness Helen Lowell Helen Lowell Martha Phillip Reed Phillip Reed Andrew Goodrich Robert Barrat Robert Barrat Jim Henry O'Neill Henry O'Neill Goodrich Sr. Marjorie Gateson Marjorie Gateson Amy Godrich Nella Walker Nella Walker Mrs. Goodrich Junior Durkin Junior Durkin Junior Kainess Jay Ward Robert Kainess Claudia Coleman Claudia Coleman Mrs. Havens George Chandler George Chandler Murphy (uncredited) Joseph Crehan Joseph Crehan IRS Tax Investigator (uncredited) Gay Seabrook Gay Seabrook Miss Plunket - Herberts Secretary (uncredited) Hale Hamilton Hale Hamilton Mr. Havens

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Frequently asked questions

What is Big Hearted Herbert about?
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.
Who directed Big Hearted Herbert?
Big Hearted Herbert was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Big Hearted Herbert?
Big Hearted Herbert stars Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Patricia Ellis, Helen Lowell.
When was Big Hearted Herbert released?
Big Hearted Herbert is a 1934 comedy film.
Where can I watch Big Hearted Herbert?
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