Big Hearted Herbert
1934, English. Directed by William Keighley.
The hit that kept Broadway laughing for one solid year!
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.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Big Hearted Herbert is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- William KeighleyDirector
- Aline MacMahonElizabeth Kalness
- Guy KibbeeHerbert Kalness
- Patricia EllisAlice Kalness
- Helen LowellMartha
- Phillip ReedAndrew Goodrich
- Robert BarratJim
- Henry O'NeillGoodrich Sr.
- Marjorie GatesonAmy Godrich
- Nella WalkerMrs. Goodrich
- Junior DurkinJunior Kainess
- Jay WardRobert Kainess
- Claudia ColemanMrs. Havens
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Markson, Lillie Hayward, Sophie Kerr
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What Big Hearted Herbert is based on
Big Hearted Herbert is adapted from a play or musical.
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Big Hearted Herbert runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Big Hearted Herbert is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Big Hearted Herbert?
If you liked Big Hearted Herbert, try The Family Jewels, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa, Oscar.
Who directed Big Hearted Herbert?
Big Hearted Herbert (1934) was directed by William Keighley and stars Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Patricia Ellis.
What is Big Hearted Herbert based on?
Big Hearted Herbert is adapted from a play or musical.