Movie

The Big Idea

Released: May 12, 1934 (1934)

Runtime: 19 minutes

Genres: Comedy

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Ted Healy as Ted Healy, Scenario Company President
Age at release: 37
Moe Howard as Healy's Stooge
Age at release: 36
Larry Fine as Healy's Stooge
Age at release: 31
Curly Howard as Healy's Stooge
Age at release: 30
Bonnie Bonnell as Cleaning Lady
Age at release: 28
Muriel Evans as Honey, Ted's Fiancee
Age at release: 23
Tut Mace as Dancer
Age at release: Unknown