Make A Million

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"The CHAIN-LETTER RACKET EXPOSED"
  • 1935
  • 1 hr 8 min
  • 6.0  (94)

Make A Million is a 1935 comedy film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Charles Starrett, Pauline Brooks, and George E. Stone. The plot centers on a group of con artists who come up with a scheme to make a fortune by betting on horse races. The film opens with Larry Evans (Charles Starrett) and his partner Jack (George E. Stone) working as street performers in New York City. They are struggling to make ends meet and come up with a plan to use their knowledge of horses to make a quick buck. They team up with a bookie named Jumbo (Ernie Adams) and a maid named Peggy (Pauline Brooks) to create a fake racing stable.

Larry and Jack convince Jumbo to give them a loan to purchase a horse named Lady Luck. They then dress up Peggy as a wealthy socialite and enter her into high society events, hoping to cultivate interest in their fake stable. Their scheme works, and soon they have a group of wealthy investors eager to bet on their horse.

However, their plan starts to unravel when Lady Luck starts winning races. The investors become suspicious and demand to see the horse. Larry and Jack must come up with a way to deceive them before their con is exposed.

Make A Million is a fast-paced and entertaining film full of witty dialogue and amusing performances. Charles Starrett delivers a charming performance as Larry Evans, the smooth-talking con artist who always has a new scheme up his sleeve. Pauline Brooks is equally delightful as Peggy, the maid turned socialite who becomes an integral part of the con.

George E. Stone delivers a hilarious performance as Jack, Larry's hapless partner who always manages to mess things up. Ernie Adams is also excellent as the bookie Jumbo, who is both greedy and easily fooled.

The film is expertly directed by Lewis D. Collins, who keeps the pace moving and the humor flowing. The movie is a lighthearted romp that will keep viewers entertained from beginning to end.

Overall, Make A Million is a fun and enjoyable film that showcases the talent of its cast and crew. The movie is a must-see for fans of classic comedy and is sure to leave audiences laughing and smiling long after the credits roll.

Make A Million is a 1935 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.0.

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  • Release Date
    1935
  • Runtime
    1 hr 8 min
  • IMDB Rating
    6.0  (94)