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The Millionaire
His First Modern Role-As a sly promoter of Young Romance-In the Most Sparkling, Most Human Drama You Yet Have seen
Genres
ComedyDrama
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
80 min
Release Date
1931-05-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
7.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
George Arliss
James Alden
Florence Arliss
Mrs. Laura Alden
David Manners
Bill Merrick
Evalyn Knapp
Barbara Alden
James Cagney
Schofield
Bramwell Fletcher
Carter Andrews
Noah Beery
Peterson
Ivan F. Simpson
Davis
J. C. Nugent
Dr. Harvey
Sam Hardy
McCoy
J. Farrell MacDonald
Dan Lewis
Charley Grapewin
Ed Powers
Charles E. Evans
The Gardener
Tully Marshall
Briggs
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