The Millionaire
His First Modern Role-As a sly promoter of Young Romance-In the Most Sparkling, Most Human Drama You Yet Have seen
NR 1931 · 80 min · ★ 7.6 · Comedy
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.
Directed by John G. Adolfi · Written by Maude T. Howell
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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
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