A Million Bid (1927)
To satisfy her controlling mother and secure both of their futures, a daughter hesitantly enters a loveless marriage to a wealthy businessman. Years later, after she has uncovered and overcome her mother's deceptions and manipulations, her newfound happiness is threatened with the appearance of a mysterious "man from the sea."
Director: Michael Curtiz
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: May 27, 1927
Cast
- Dolores Costello - Dorothy Gordon
- Betty Blythe - Mrs. Gordon
- Malcolm McGregor - Dr. Robert Brent
- Warner Oland - Geoffrey Marsh
- William Demarest - George Lamont
- Douglas Gerrard - Lord Bobby Vane
- Grace Gordon - Maid to the Gordons
Screenplay
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss
Keywords
romance, silent film, tragic romance
More Films by Director: Michael Curtiz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Million Bid about?
- To satisfy her controlling mother and secure both of their futures, a daughter hesitantly enters a loveless marriage to a wealthy businessman. Years later, after she has uncovered and overcome her mother's deceptions and manipulations, her newfound happiness is threatened with the appearance of a mysterious "man from the sea."
- Who directed A Million Bid?
- A Million Bid was directed by Michael Curtiz.
- Who stars in A Million Bid?
- A Million Bid stars Dolores Costello, Betty Blythe, Malcolm McGregor, Warner Oland, William Demarest, Douglas Gerrard.
- How long is A Million Bid?
- A Million Bid has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is A Million Bid?
- A Million Bid is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was A Million Bid produced?
- A Million Bid was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Million Bid?
- The themes of A Million Bid include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss.