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COMEDY . 1924 . 0h 25m . English . 6.2/10

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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.

Starring Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels
6.2/10
Rating
0h 25m
Runtime
1924
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Big Business poster

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.

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Director
Big Business was directed by Robert F. McGowan.
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Cast
Joe Cobb stars as Joe in Big Business.
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Year context
Big Business was released 102 years ago in 1924.
Big Business is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 25m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
25 min (0h 25m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (3 votes)
Popularity
4
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What is Big Business about?
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.
How long is Big Business?
Big Business has a runtime of 25 minutes (0h 25m).
Who directed Big Business?
Big Business was directed by Robert F. McGowan.
Who stars in Big Business?
The cast of Big Business includes Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Mary Kornman.
What is the rating of Big Business?
Big Business has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy

KEYWORDS (3)

silent film barbershop short film
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