Big Brown Eyes Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Big Brown Eyes.
Big Brown Eyes Ending Explained: Sassy manicurist Eve Fallon is recruited as an even more brassy reporter and she helps police detective boyfriend Danny Barr break a jewel theft ring and solve the murder of a baby. Directed by Raoul Walsh, this 1936 comedy film stars Cary Grant (Detective Sergeant Danny Barr), alongside Joan Bennett as Eve Fallon, Walter Pidgeon as Richard Morey, Lloyd Nolan as Russ Cortig. With a 6.4/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Big Brown Eyes?
Sassy manicurist Eve Fallon is recruited as an even more brassy reporter and she helps police detective boyfriend Danny Barr break a jewel theft ring and solve the murder of a baby.
How Does Cary Grant (Detective Sergeant Danny Barr)'s Story End?
- Cary Grant: Cary Grant's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Joan Bennett (Eve Fallon): Joan Bennett's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Walter Pidgeon (Richard Morey): Walter Pidgeon's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Big Brown Eyes Mean?
Big Brown Eyes's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Cary Grant may feel rushed. Raoul Walsh's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.