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The Millionaire

1921·Movie
50min·NR

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Bulging with mystery, thrills and laughs

Jack Norman is an office clerk who falls in love with co-worker Kate Blair, a stenographer. He gets fired from his job but before this can really sink in, he suddenly inherits 80 million dollars from a financier who once loved his mother. The financier, Glyde, was murdered, so Norman also inherits a load of troubles involving the blackmailers who want to killed him. In his attempt to outwit them, Norman poses as a valet, and has a friend impersonate him.
Silent Era CinemaMystery IntrigueInheritance PlotIdentity SwapBlackmail ThrillerClassic ComedyPeriod DramaTwists & TurnsEarly 20th Century

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Millionaire worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Millionaire rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Millionaire?

0 h 50 min

The Millionaire runs 0 h 50 min.

What language is The Millionaire in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Millionaire use?

Four Legs Good, Two Legs BetterMorally Bankrupt BankerRhymes on a DimeFiction 500Pet HeirGreedScrew the Rules, I Have Money!All Just a DreamCorrupt PoliticianBeware of Vicious Dog

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Millionaire, including Four Legs Good, Two Legs Better, Morally Bankrupt Banker, Rhymes on a Dime.