The Millionaire

May 1, 1931

1h 20m

★ 7.5

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast

James Alden

George Arliss

Mrs. Laura Alden

Florence Arliss

Bill Merrick

David Manners

Barbara Alden

Evalyn Knapp

Schofield

James Cagney

Carter Andrews

Bramwell Fletcher

Peterson

Noah Beery

Davis

Ivan F. Simpson

Dr. Harvey

J. C. Nugent

McCoy

Sam Hardy

Dan Lewis

J. Farrell MacDonald

Ed Powers

Charley Grapewin

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