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Big Business

1924·Movie
25min
65
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IMDb6.6

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A , comedy: , but never scary.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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In this short the kids are managing their own barber shop, with harrowing results. No one gets hurt, but most of the customers wind up bald or close to it: one kid even gets a prematurely fashionable Mohawk! Scenes involving close calls with sharp scissors might make some viewers wince, while the manicurist uses a device that looks like a wire-cutter.
Silent Film ComedySlapstick Physical ComedyChild ActorsChaotic & Wholesome FunVintage Short FilmBarbershop MayhemFast-Paced GagsFamily-Friendly HumorClassic Hollywood

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Directed by:
Robert F. McGowan
Written by:
Hal Roach
Produced by:
Hal Roach

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Questions about Big Business

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Where can I stream Big Business?

Public Domain Movies

In the United States, Big Business is free with ads on Public Domain Movies. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Big Business worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Big Business a sequel?

  1. One Terrible Day (1922)
  2. Fire Fighters (1922)
  3. Our Gang (1922)
  4. Young Sherlocks (1922)
  5. Saturday Morning (1922)
  6. A Quiet Street (1922)
  7. The Champeen (1923)
  8. The Cobbler (1923)
  9. The Big Show (1923)
  10. A Pleasant Journey (1923)
  11. Boys to Board (1923)
  12. Giants vs. Yanks (1923)
  13. Back Stage (1923)
  14. Dogs of War! (1923)
  15. Lodge Night (1923)
  16. July Days (1923)
  17. No Noise (1923)
  18. Stage Fright (1923)
  19. Derby Day (1923)
  20. Sunday Calm (1923)
  21. Tire Trouble (1924)
  22. Big Business (1924)
  23. The Buccaneers (1924)
  24. Seein' Things (1924)
  25. Commencement Day (1924)
  26. Cradle Robbers (1924)
  27. Jubilo, Jr. (1924)
  28. It's a Bear (1924)
  29. High Society (1924)
  30. The Sun Down Limited (1924)
  31. Every Man for Himself (1924)
  32. Fast Company (1924)
  33. The Mysterious Mystery! (1924)
  34. The Big Town (1925)
  35. Circus Fever (1925)
  36. Dog Days (1925)
  37. The Love Bug (1925)
  38. Shootin' Injuns (1925)
  39. Ask Grandma (1925)
  40. Official Officers (1925)
  41. Boys Will Be Joys (1925)
  42. Mary, Queen of Tots (1925)
  43. Your Own Back Yard (1925)
  44. Better Movies (1925)
  45. One Wild Ride (1925)
  46. Good Cheer (1926)
  47. Buried Treasure (1926)
  48. Monkey Business (1926)
  49. Baby Clothes (1926)
  50. Uncle Tom's Uncle (1926)
  51. Thundering Fleas (1926)
  52. Shivering Spooks (1926)
  53. The Fourth Alarm (1926)
  54. War Feathers (1926)
  55. Telling Whoppers (1926)
  56. Bring Home the Turkey (1927)
  57. Seeing the World (1927)
  58. Ten Years Old (1927)
  59. Love My Dog (1927)
  60. Tired Business Men (1927)
  61. The Glorious Fourth (1927)
  62. Baby Brother (1927)
  63. Olympic Games (1927)
  64. Chicken Feed (1927)
  65. Playin' Hookey (1928)
  66. The Smile Wins (1928)

Yes: it's movie 22 of 66 in its series, after Tire Trouble (1924) and before The Buccaneers (1924).

Is Big Business okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Big Business make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Big Business?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.