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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 called 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 earliest film roles, James Cagney had a brief but key appearance.
Original Release
05/01/1931
US Release
05/01/1931
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
Directors
Writers
Earl Derr Biggers, Booth Tarkington, Julien Josephson, Maude T. Howell
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Ethel Griffies | Mrs. Andrews |
| Ben Hall | Al |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| John G. Adolfi | Producer |
