The Little Giant
1933, English. Directed by Roy Del Ruth.
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Prohibition is ending so bootlegger Bugs Ahearn decides to crack California society. He leases a house from down-on-her-luck Ruth and hires her as social secretary. He rescues Polly Cass from a horsefall and goes home to meet her dad who sells him some phony stock certificates. When he learns about this he sends to Chicago for mob help.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Roy Del RuthDirector
- Edward G. RobinsonJames Francis 'Bugs' / 'Jim' Ahearn
- Mary AstorRuth Wayburn
- Helen VinsonPolly Cass
- Russell HoptonAlbert J. 'Al' Daniels
- Kenneth ThomsonJohn Stanley
- Shirley GreyEdith Merriam
- Berton ChurchillDonald Hadley Cass
- Don DillawayGordon Cass
- Louise MackintoshMrs. Donald Hadley Cass
- Lester DorrInvestment Clerk (uncredited)
- Bill ElliottGuest at Polly's Party (uncredited)
- Selmer JacksonRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Lord, Wilson Mizner
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The Little Giant runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
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The Little Giant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Little Giant is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Little Giant on?
The Little Giant isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Little Giant?
If you liked The Little Giant, try A Slight Case of Murder, Welcome to Collinwood, Robin and the 7 Hoods.
Who directed The Little Giant?
The Little Giant (1933) was directed by Roy Del Ruth and stars Edward G. Robinson, Mary Astor, Helen Vinson.