
The Next Big Thing
Comedy · Romance
Overview
A painter who finds success (and true love) after a pickpocket steals one of his works, gives it a false authorship and promotes the imaginary artist to instant success so he can cash in on his ill-gotten gains.
Top Cast


Chris Eigeman
Chris Eigeman
Gus Bishop
Chris Eigeman
Gus Bishop


Jamie Harris
Jamie Harris
Deech Scumble
Jamie Harris
Deech Scumble


Connie Britton
Connie Britton
Kate Crowley
Connie Britton
Kate Crowley


Janet Zarish
Janet Zarish
Florence Rubin
Janet Zarish
Florence Rubin


Mike Starr
Mike Starr
Walter Sznitken
Mike Starr
Walter Sznitken


Farley Granger
Farley Granger
Arthur Pomposello
Farley Granger
Arthur Pomposello


Marin Hinkle
Marin Hinkle
Shari Lampkin
Marin Hinkle
Shari Lampkin


Peter Giles
Peter Giles
Roger
Peter Giles
Roger
Dechen Thurman
Dechen Thurman
Dechen Thurman
Dechen Thurman
Dechen Thurman


John Seitz
John Seitz
Mr. Chesick
John Seitz
Mr. Chesick
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