Sucker Money
Synopsis
A phony spiritualist hypnotizes the daughter of a wealthy banker in a scheme to swindle the banker out of his money. A reporter investigating the swami discovers the plot, determines to expose it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dorothy Davenport, Melville Shyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Willis Kent
- Original Title
- Sucker Money
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Willis Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dorothy Davenport, Melville Shyer
Willis Kent
James Diamond
S. Roy Luby
Willis Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Dorothy Davenport
Director
Melville Shyer
Director
S. Roy Luby
Editor
James Diamond
Director of Photography
Willis Kent
Producer
Willis Kent
Writer
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 Sucker Money
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What is Sucker Money about?
A phony spiritualist hypnotizes the daughter of a wealthy banker in a scheme to swindle the banker out of his money. A reporter investigating the swami discovers the plot, determines to expose it.
Who directed Sucker Money?
Sucker Money was directed by Dorothy Davenport, Melville Shyer.
Who stars in Sucker Money?
The principal cast of Sucker Money includes Mischa Auer, Phyllis Barrington, Earl McCarthy, Ralph Lewis, Fletcher Norton.
When was Sucker Money released and how long is it?
Sucker Money was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sucker Money?
Sucker Money holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).