The Big Idea
1934, English. Directed by William Beaudine.
Ted Healy is the proprietor of the "Big Idea Scenario Company" (Ideas While You Wait). Unfortunately, various visitors to his one-room office constantly interrupt his train of thought. These include a man with a machine gun, a woman who empties waste baskets on the floor, and a trio of musicians who play "Marching Through Georgia" on various instruments.
- Runtime
- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 12 May 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ted Healy, Moe Howard, Matt Brooks
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The Big Idea runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
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The Big Idea is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Idea on?
The Big Idea isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 May 1934. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Idea?
If you liked The Big Idea, try Fun with Dick and Jane, Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story, Taking Care of Business.
Who directed The Big Idea?
The Big Idea (1934) was directed by William Beaudine and stars Ted Healy, Moe Howard, Larry Fine.