The Millionaire Kid (1936)
The story of a typical American boy!
The Millionaire Kid is young Tommy Neville whose wealthy parents, Thomas and Gloria Neville are preparing to fight it out in divorce court.Tommy runs away from home. The private detective assigned to watch him tells Mrs. Neville he has been kidnapped. She immediately suspects her husband. Meanwhile, Tommy is selling newspapers in another city. He is attacked by a bully, and is rescued by gangster Terry Mallon and his daughter Kitty. Unaware of his identity, they take him to their beach home. Reporter Breezy Benson is sent to interview Mrs. Neville about the divorce, and is fired when she won't talk to him. He meets Kitty at the beach and is intrigued by her. He meets her father, who is curious but not suspicious as news of the alleged kidnapping has not been reported.
Cast
- Betty Compson - Gloria Neville
- Bryant Washburn - Terry Mallon
- Charles Delaney - Breezy Benson
- Lois Wilde - Kitty Mallon
- Bradley Metcalfe - Tommy Neville
- Creighton Hale - Thomas Neville
- Eddie Phillips - Joe Toronto
- Eddie Gribbon - Hogan
- Al St. John - Matthews
- Josef Swickard - The Tutor
Screenplay
- Blanche Church (Story)
- Jack Natteford (Screenplay)
- Jack Natteford (Story)
- Blanche Church (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Millionaire Kid about?
- The Millionaire Kid is young Tommy Neville whose wealthy parents, Thomas and Gloria Neville are preparing to fight it out in divorce court.Tommy runs away from home. The private detective assigned to watch him tells Mrs. Neville he has been kidnapped. She immediately suspects her husband. Meanwhile, Tommy is selling newspapers in another city. He is attacked by a bully, and is rescued by gangster Terry Mallon and his daughter Kitty. Unaware of his identity, they take him to their beach home. Reporter Breezy Benson is sent to interview Mrs. Neville about the divorce, and is fired when she won't talk to him. He meets Kitty at the beach and is intrigued by her. He meets her father, who is curious but not suspicious as news of the alleged kidnapping has not been reported.
- Who directed The Millionaire Kid?
- The Millionaire Kid was directed by Bernard B. Ray.
- Who stars in The Millionaire Kid?
- The Millionaire Kid stars Betty Compson, Bryant Washburn, Charles Delaney, Lois Wilde, Bradley Metcalfe, Creighton Hale.
- How long is The Millionaire Kid?
- The Millionaire Kid has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Millionaire Kid?
- The Millionaire Kid is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Millionaire Kid produced?
- The Millionaire Kid was produced in United States of America.