

Millie
“Electrifying Sensation - The Right Girl Who Met the Wrong Men”
Synopsis
After a tumultuous first marriage, Millie Blake learns to love her newfound independence and drags her feet on the possibility of remarriage. The years pass, and now Millie's daughter garners the attentions of men - men who once devoted their time to her mother.
Top Cast
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Millicent 'Millie' Blake Maitland
Lilyan Tashman
Helen Riley
Robert Ames
Tommy Rock
James Hall
John 'Jack' Maitland
John Halliday
James 'Jimmy' Dammier
Joan Blondell
Angie
Anita Louise
Constance 'Connie' Maitland
Edmund Breese
Defense Attorney
Frank McHugh
John Holmes
Charlotte Walker
Mrs. Maitland
Franklin Parker
Spring
Charles Delaney
Mike
Harry Stubbs
Mark
Marie Astaire
Bobby (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
District Attorney Sanders (uncredited)
Max Barwyn
Max - Head Waiter (uncredited)
Louise Beavers
Maid (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
Helen and Angie's Landlady (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Henderson Clarke, Charles Kenyon, Ralph Murphy
- Original Score
- Nacio Herb Brown
- Original Title
- Millie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Donald Henderson Clarke, Charles Kenyon, Ralph Murphy
Nacio Herb Brown
Ernest Haller
Fred Allen
Charles R. Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
Editor
Charles R. Rogers
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Millie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Millie about?
After a tumultuous first marriage, Millie Blake learns to love her newfound independence and drags her feet on the possibility of remarriage. The years pass, and now Millie's daughter garners the attentions of men - men who once devoted their time to her mother.
Who directed Millie?
Millie was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in Millie?
The principal cast of Millie includes Helen Twelvetrees, Lilyan Tashman, Robert Ames, James Hall, John Halliday.
When was Millie released and how long is it?
Millie was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Millie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Millie was composed by Nacio Herb Brown.
Is Millie based on a book or true story?
Millie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald Henderson Clarke".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Millie?
Millie holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















