Too Many Millions
| Too Many Millions | |
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_290926-232127.jpg) Viola Keats, Betty Compton and John Garrick in the film. | |
| Directed by | Harold Young |
| Screenplay by | Brock Williams |
| Produced by | Irving Asher |
| Starring | Betty Compton John Garrick Viola Keats |
Production company | Warner Brothers First National Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 57 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Too Many Millions (1934) is a British comedy drama film directed by Harold Young and starring Betty Compton, John Garrick and Viola Keats. It was written by Brock Williams, and was made as a quota quickie by Warner Brothers/First National Productions.
Preservation status
The British Film Institute National Archive holds a collection of stills but no film or video materials.
Premise
In an attempt to attract the attention of the artist she loves, a wealthy woman assumes the disguise of a maid.
Cast
- Betty Compton as Anne
- John Garrick as Bill
- Viola Keats as Viola
- Athole Stewart as Mr Olcott
- James Carew as Mr Worthing
- Martita Hunt as Mrs Pilcher
- Phyllis Stanley as Tamara
- Sybil Grove as Mrs Runcorn
Reception
Kine Weekly wrote: "Romantic comedy-drama, silly childish stuff, poorly directed and indifferently portrayed. The film takes such an unconscionable time to reach its obvious happy ending that boredom overtakes it long before it comes to a merciful close. Apart from its quota ticket and convenient length, it is destitute of booking angles. ... Betty Compton makes quite an attractive Anne, but the story fails to put her talents to the test. John Garrick, Vie Keats, Athole Stewart and James Carew are but unhappy passengers in supporting roles."
The Daily Film Renter wrote: "Development fails to achieve conviction, being novelettish in design. Betty Compton plays leading role with charm, making appealing British film debut. ... Direction is no more than adequate."
Picture Show wrote: "There is littie conviction in this story ... . Naively told, competently acted."
References
- ↑ "Too Many Millions". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
- ↑ "BFI | Film & TV Database | Too Many Millions (1935)". BFI. Archived from the original on 15 January 2009. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
- ↑ Chibnall, Steve (2007). Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute. p. 281. ISBN 978-1844571550.
- ↑
- ↑ "Too Many Millions". Kine Weekly (1432): 20. 27 September 1934. ProQuest 2338145418.
- ↑ "Too Many Millions". The Daily Film Renter (2355): 4. 21 September 1934. ProQuest 2826294239.
- ↑ "Too Many Millions". Picture Show. 32 (823): 19. 9 February 1935. ProQuest 1880321765.