Big Boy
1930 · 68 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy, Music
Gus, the trusty family retainer, has hopes of riding his boss' horse, Big Boy, to victory at the Kentucky Derby.
Directed by Alan Crosland · Written by Rex Taylor
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Al Jolson Gus -
Claudia Dell Annabel -
Louise Closser Hale Mother -
Lloyd Hughes Jack -
Eddie Phillips Coley Reed -
Lew Harvey Doc Wilbur - F Franklin Batie Jim
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John Harron Joe -
Tom Wilson Tucker -
Colin Campbell Steve Leslie -
Noah Beery Bagby
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