Quick Money (1937)
Bluford H. Smythe, who has made it big in the big city, has returned to his small hometown of Glenwood after being away for twenty years. Accompanying him is his personal secretary, Ambrose Ames. Despite it being purely a vacation to get some rest and relaxation, the leading citizens of the town welcome him back with some official gatherings. Mayor Jonas Tompkins, who never liked Bluford, holds no grudges against him and too welcomes him with open arms. Although Bluford had no intention of making the news public, the townsfolk learn that he has indeed come back to do business, specifically develop a summer resort in Glenwood to rival that of the best summer resorts worldwide.
Director: Edward Killy
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: December 10, 1937
Cast
- Fred Stone - Mayor Jonas Tompkins
- Gordon Jones - Bill Adams
- Dorothy Moore - Alice Tompkins
- Berton Churchill - Bluford H. Smythe
- Paul Guilfoyle - Ambrose Ames
- Harlan Briggs - Thorndyke Barnsdale
- Dorothy Vaughan - Lyda Tompkins
- Sherwood Bailey - Freddie Tompkins
- Frank M. Thomas - Jim Clark
- Jack Carson - Coach Woodford
Screenplay
- Bert Granet (Screenplay)
- Arthur T. Horman (Screenplay)
- Franklin Coen (Screenplay)
- Arthur T. Horman (Story)
Cinematography: Nicholas Musuraca
Editing: George Crone
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edward Killy
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Quick Money about?
- Bluford H. Smythe, who has made it big in the big city, has returned to his small hometown of Glenwood after being away for twenty years. Accompanying him is his personal secretary, Ambrose Ames. Despite it being purely a vacation to get some rest and relaxation, the leading citizens of the town welcome him back with some official gatherings. Mayor Jonas Tompkins, who never liked Bluford, holds no grudges against him and too welcomes him with open arms. Although Bluford had no intention of making the news public, the townsfolk learn that he has indeed come back to do business, specifically develop a summer resort in Glenwood to rival that of the best summer resorts worldwide.
- Who directed Quick Money?
- Quick Money was directed by Edward Killy.
- Who stars in Quick Money?
- Quick Money stars Fred Stone, Gordon Jones, Dorothy Moore, Berton Churchill, Paul Guilfoyle, Harlan Briggs.
- How long is Quick Money?
- Quick Money has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Quick Money?
- Quick Money is a Comedy film.
- Where was Quick Money produced?
- Quick Money was produced in United States of America.