Little Man, What Now?
Film poster
Directed byFrank Borzage
Screenplay byWilliam Anthony McGuire
Based onLittle Man, What Now?
by Hans Fallada
Produced byCarl Laemmle Jr.
StarringMargaret Sullavan
Douglass Montgomery
CinematographyNorbert F. Brodin
Edited byMilton Carruth
Music byArthur Kay (uncredited)
Production
company
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • May 1, 1934 (1934-05-01) (New York)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Little Man, What Now? is a 1934 pre-Code American drama film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Margaret Sullavan.[1] It is based on the novel of the same name by Hans Fallada. The novel had been turned into a German film the previous year. The film was a box-office disappointment for Universal.[2]

Plot

In Germany in the early 1930s, a young couple are struggling against poverty. Hans is a small business agent. He is happily married to Emma, whom he affectionately calls "lämmchen" (small lamb). They must keep their marriage a secret in order for Hans to retain his job, as his boss wants him to marry the boss' daughter. However, Hans loses his job when the truth emerges. Hans and Emma stay with his stepmother in bustling Berlin to find success. Hans secures a small job in a department store. Hans and Emma discover that his stepmother is really a notorious madam who runs an exclusive brothel.

Cast

References

  1. ↑ Hall, Mordaunt (2011). "Little Man, What Now?". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved August 24, 2008.
  2. ↑ D. W. (November 25, 1934). "TAKING A LOOK AT THE RECORD". New York Times. ProQuest 101193306.
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