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6.2 / 10(4 votes)IMDbNR19351h 8mUnited States of America

Make a Million

“The CHAIN-LETTER RACKET EXPOSED”

Synopsis

A college economics professor's "radical" ideas about capitalism get him fired. When he decides to put those ideas into practice, he finds that they actually do generate him huge amounts of money. Soon a local banker and others who scoffed at his ideas see the amount of money he's making and try to cheat him out of his system.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 24, 1935

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lewis D. Collins
Screenplay & Story
Charles Logue
Original Title
Make a Million
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 8m
Production Studios
Monogram Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lewis D. Collins

Screenplay & Story

Charles Logue, Emmett Anthony

Department Leadership Roster

Lewis D. Collins

Lewis D. Collins

Director

Charles Logue

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Make a Million.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Make a Million

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Make a Million about?

A college economics professor's "radical" ideas about capitalism get him fired. When he decides to put those ideas into practice, he finds that they actually do generate him huge amounts of money. Soon a local banker and others who scoffed at his ideas see the amount of money he's making and try to cheat him out of his system.

Who directed Make a Million?

Make a Million was directed by Lewis D. Collins.

Who stars in Make a Million?

The principal cast of Make a Million includes Charles Starrett, Pauline Brooks, George E. Stone, James Burke, Guy Usher.

When was Make a Million released and how long is it?

Make a Million was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Make a Million?

Make a Million holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).