Thanks a Million
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Synopsis
A show troupe is engaged by Judge Culliman, who is running for Governor, to enhance his political campaign. When the inebriated Judge has to be replaced in doing his campaign speech by the troupe crooner, Eric Land, his political backers decide that they want him to run for Governor in the Judge's place. Romance, music, political corruption and the election results follow.
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Dick Powell
Eric Land
Ann Dvorak
Sally Mason
Fred Allen
Ned Lyman
Paul Whiteman
Himself - Bandleader
Patsy Kelly
Phoebe Mason
Ramona
Dancer
Raymond Walburn
Judge Culliman
David Rubinoff
Benny Baker
Tammany
Andrew Tombes
Mr. Grass
Alan Dinehart
Mr. Kruger
Paul Harvey
Maxwell
Edwin Maxwell
Mr. Casey
Margaret Irving
Mrs. Kruger
Lynn Bari
Phone Operator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson
- Original Title
- Thanks a Million
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Nunnally Johnson
J. Peverell Marley
Allen McNeil
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
William Lambert
Costume Design
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Allen McNeil
Editor
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thanks a Million
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What is Thanks a Million about?
A show troupe is engaged by Judge Culliman, who is running for Governor, to enhance his political campaign. When the inebriated Judge has to be replaced in doing his campaign speech by the troupe crooner, Eric Land, his political backers decide that they want him to run for Governor in the Judge's place. Romance, music, political corruption and the election results follow.
Who directed Thanks a Million?
Thanks a Million was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Thanks a Million?
The principal cast of Thanks a Million includes Dick Powell, Ann Dvorak, Fred Allen, Paul Whiteman, Patsy Kelly.
When was Thanks a Million released and how long is it?
Thanks a Million was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thanks a Million?
Thanks a Million holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).