Big Business
1937, English. Directed by Frank R. Strayer.
A small town drugstore owner (Jed Prouty) hopes to strike it rich by investing his savings in an oil well. Comedy.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Frank R. StrayerDirector
- Jed ProutyJohn Jones
- Spring ByingtonMrs. John Jones
- Shirley DeaneBonnie Jones
- Russell GleasonHerbert Thompson
- Florence RobertsGranny Jones
- Allan LaneTed Hewett
- Frank ConroyLeland Whitney
- Kenneth HowellJack Jones
- George ErnestRoger Jones
- June CarlsonLucy Jones
- Billy MahanBobby Jones
- Marjorie WeaverVicky
Details
- Released
- 18 June 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ron Ferguson, Helen Logan, Robert Ellis
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Big Business: quick answers
What should I watch before Big Business?
Watch Every Saturday Night (1936), Educating Father (1936), Back to Nature (1936), and Off to the Races (1937) first.
What comes after Big Business?
Next in the series: Hot Water (1937), Borrowing Trouble (1937), and Love on a Budget (1938).
Is Big Business worth watching?
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How long is Big Business?
Big Business runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Big Business have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Big Business. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Big Business parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Big Business on?
Big Business isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 June 1937. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Big Business?
If you liked Big Business, try Spa Weekend, Thunderstruck, Louis C.K.: Ridiculous.
Who directed Big Business?
Big Business (1937) was directed by Frank R. Strayer and stars Jed Prouty, Spring Byington, Shirley Deane.