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Millions (1936 film)

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'Millions' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Leslie Hiscott and starring Gordon Harker, Richard Hearne and Frank Pettingell. It was made at Elstree Studios.Wood p.91 The film portrays the cut-throat rivalry between two financiers. It is known by the alternative title 'The King of Cloves'.[https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b076b44 BFI.org.uk]

Plot



Wealthy businessman and financier Otto Forbes has cut off his son Jimmy's allowance. Jimmy's valet Parsons comes up with a scheme to restore Jimmy to his father's good graces. The elder Forbes loves music, so Parsons suggests Jimmy "compose" a beautiful piece. Since Jimmy has no musical talent or training, Parsons tries to pass off works, such as a Beethoven sonata, as Jimmy's, but Forbes is not fooled, leaving Jimmy in deep financial trouble.

Forbes and bitter business rival Sir Charles Rimmer are running against each for Parliament. Jimmy meets and becomes enamoured with Rimmer's daughter, Jane.

Cast



* Gordon Harker as Otto Forbes

* Frank Pettingell as Sir Charles Rimmer

* Richard Hearne as Jimmy Forbes

* Stuart Robertson as The Conductor

* Anthony Holles as Billy Todd

* Jack Hobbs as Parsons

* Ernest Sefton as Naseby

* Alexander Field as The Brokers' Man

* Queenie Leonard as Lilian

* Jane Carr as Jane Rimmer

References



Bibliography



*Wood, Linda. 'British Films, 19271939'. British Film Institute, 1986.


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