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The Small Man (1936)

The Small Man poster
Directed by
John Baxter
Genre
drama film
Country
United Kingdom
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A poor man in a British town tries to make a living and care for his family. The film shows his daily struggles and small victories.

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What happens

The Small Man is a 1936 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring George Carney, Minnie Rayner and Lilian Oldland. It was written by Con West and was made at Cricklewood Studios. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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