The Millionaire

The Millionaire (1931)

His First Modern Role-As a sly promoter of Young Romance-In the Most Sparkling, Most Human Drama You Yet Have seen

A millionaire automaker retires upon the advice of his doctor, but becomes so bored he buys half interest in a gas station and works it on the sly.

Date of release
1931-05-01
TMDB
7.6 / 10 (8)
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Comedy
Director
John G. Adolfi

Casting

Interesting facts

The Millionaire is a 1931 pre-Code comedy film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and starring George Arliss in the title role. The film is a remake of the 1922 film titled The Ruling Passion, which also starred Arliss. The film was based on the short story "Idle Hands" by Earl Derr Biggers. In one of his early film roles, James Cagney had a brief but key appearance as a life insurance salesman. The supporting cast features Florence Arliss, David Manners, Evalyn Knapp, Noah Beery Sr., Cagney, J. Farrell MacDonald, Charley Grapewin and Tully Marshall.

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