The Millionaire (1931)
1h 20m
Running Time
May 1, 1931Release Date
The Millionaire (1931)
1h 20m
Running Time
May 1, 1931Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
George Arliss
James Alden
Florence Arliss
Mrs. Laura Alden
David Manners
Bill Merrick
Evalyn Knapp
Barbara Alden
James Cagney
Schofield
John G. Adolfi
Director
Bramwell Fletcher
Carter Andrews
Earl Derr Biggers
Writer
Media.
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The Millionaire is a 1931 all-talking pre-Code comedy film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. 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.