The Millionaire Kid
“The story of a typical American boy!”
Synopsis
The Millionaire Kid is young Tommy Neville whose wealthy parents, Thomas and Gloria Neville are preparing to fight it out in divorce court.Tommy runs away from home. The private detective assigned to watch him tells Mrs. Neville he has been kidnapped. She immediately suspects her husband. Meanwhile, Tommy is selling newspapers in another city. He is attacked by a bully, and is rescued by gangster Terry Mallon and his daughter Kitty. Unaware of his identity, they take him to their beach home. Reporter Breezy Benson is sent to interview Mrs. Neville about the divorce, and is fired when she won't talk to him. He meets Kitty at the beach and is intrigued by her. He meets her father, who is curious but not suspicious as news of the alleged kidnapping has not been reported.
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Betty Compson
Gloria Neville
Bryant Washburn
Terry Mallon
Charles Delaney
Breezy Benson
Lois Wilde
Kitty Mallon
Bradley Metcalfe
Tommy Neville
Creighton Hale
Thomas Neville
Eddie Phillips
Joe Toronto
Eddie Gribbon
Hogan
Al St. John
Matthews
Josef Swickard
The Tutor
John Elliott
Yellerton
Earl Dwire
Black
Ed Cassidy
Red
Arthur Thalasso
Morley
Roger Williams
City Editor
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard B. Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Natteford, Blanche Church
- Original Title
- The Millionaire Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Reliable Pictures Corporation (I)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard B. Ray
Jack Natteford, Blanche Church
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard B. Ray
Director
Jack Natteford
Screenplay
Blanche Church
Screenplay
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 The Millionaire Kid
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What is The Millionaire Kid about?
The Millionaire Kid is young Tommy Neville whose wealthy parents, Thomas and Gloria Neville are preparing to fight it out in divorce court.Tommy runs away from home. The private detective assigned to watch him tells Mrs. Neville he has been kidnapped. She immediately suspects her husband. Meanwhile, Tommy is selling newspapers in another city. He is attacked by a bully, and is rescued by gangster Terry Mallon and his daughter Kitty. Unaware of his identity, they take him to their beach home. Reporter Breezy Benson is sent to interview Mrs. Neville about the divorce, and is fired when she won't talk to him. He meets Kitty at the beach and is intrigued by her. He meets her father, who is curious but not suspicious as news of the alleged kidnapping has not been reported.
Who directed The Millionaire Kid?
The Millionaire Kid was directed by Bernard B. Ray.
Who stars in The Millionaire Kid?
The principal cast of The Millionaire Kid includes Betty Compson, Bryant Washburn, Charles Delaney, Lois Wilde, Bradley Metcalfe.
When was The Millionaire Kid released and how long is it?
The Millionaire Kid was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Millionaire Kid?
The Millionaire Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).