Movie: Big Business Girl

Top 10 Billed Cast

Loretta Young
Loretta Young

Claire 'Mac' McIntyre

Frank Albertson
Frank Albertson

Johnny Saunders

Ricardo Cortez
Ricardo Cortez

Robert J. Clayton

Joan Blondell
Joan Blondell

Pearl

Frank Darien
Frank Darien

Luke C. Winters

Dorothy Christy
Dorothy Christy

Mrs. Emery

Oscar Apfel
Oscar Apfel

Walter T. Morley

Judith Barrett
Judith Barrett

Sarah Ellen

Mickey Bennett
Mickey Bennett

Joe

Irving Bacon
Irving Bacon

Waiter (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    A young woman goes to New York and finds success in advertising thanks to her legs while her boyfriend spends the summer in Europe with his band.

  • Release Date

    1931-06-12

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    A Story of a Pretty Girl Who Thought It Was Her Work That Was Winning Her Promotions

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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