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Million Dollar Legs

English • 1932 • 1h 4m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Edward F. Cline

Synopsis

A small country on the verge of bankruptcy is persuaded to enter the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics as a means of raising money.

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March 2022
Position 60

Credits

Crew

DirectorEdward F. Cline

WriterBen Hecht, Henry Myers, Nicholas T. Barrows

CinematographerArthur L. Todd

ComposerRudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold

ProducerHerman J. Mankiewicz

Cast

Jack Oakieas Migg Tweeny

W.C. Fieldsas The President

Andy Clydeas The Major-Domo

as Mata Machree

Susan Flemingas Angela

Ben Turpinas Mysterious Man

Hugh Herbertas Secretary of the Treasury

George Barbieras Mr. Baldwin

Dickie Mooreas Willie (Angela's Brother)

Ernie Adamsas Klopstokian Athlete (uncredited)

Samuel Adamsas Secretary of State (uncredited)

Irving Baconas Secretary of War (uncredited)

Eddie Bakeras Train Official (uncredited)

Bruce Bennettas Klopstokian Athlete (uncredited)

Hobart Bosworthas Olympics Starter (uncredited)

Al Bridgeas Secret Emissary #3 (uncredited)

Tyler Brookeas Olympics Announcer (uncredited)

Chick Collinsas The Jumper (uncredited)

Heinie Conklinas Secret Emissary #2 (uncredited)

Edgar Dearingas Train Official (uncredited)