The Happiest Millionaire
“It's the happiest musical of the year!”
Synopsis
A happy and unbelievably lucky young Irish immigrant, John Lawless, lands a job as the butler of an unconventional millionaire, Biddle. His daughter, Cordelia Drexel Biddle, tires of the unusual antics of her father--especially since the nice young men around town all fear him. Wouldn't you fear a father-in-law that keeps alligators for pets and teaches boxing at his daily Bible classes?
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The Happiest Millionaire (1967) ♦RARE♦ Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-16
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Fred MacMurray
Anthony Biddle
Greer Garson
Cordelia Biddle
Gladys Cooper
Aunt Mary
Geraldine Page
Mrs. Duke
Tommy Steele
John Lawless
Hermione Baddeley
Mrs. Worth
John Davidson
Angie
Lesley Ann Warren
Cordy
Paul Petersen
Tony
Eddie Hodges
Livingston
Joyce Bulifant
Rosemary
Sean McClory
Police Sergeant
Jim McMullan
Lieutenant Powell
William Wellman Jr.
Lieutenant Grayson
Aron Kincaid
Walter Blakely
Larry Merrill
Charlie Taylor
Frances Robinson
Aunt Gladys
Norman Grabowski
Joe Turner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
November 30, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Tokar
- Screenplay & Story
- Kyle Crichton, AJ Carothers, Cordelia Drexel Biddle
- Original Score
- Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman
- Original Title
- The Happiest Millionaire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Tokar
Kyle Crichton, AJ Carothers, Cordelia Drexel Biddle
Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman
Edward Colman
Walt Disney, Bill Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Tokar
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Bill Anderson
Producer
AJ Carothers
Writer
Gene LeBell
Stunt Coordinator
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Robert B. Sherman
Original Music Composer
Richard M. Sherman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happiest Millionaire
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What is The Happiest Millionaire about?
A happy and unbelievably lucky young Irish immigrant, John Lawless, lands a job as the butler of an unconventional millionaire, Biddle. His daughter, Cordelia Drexel Biddle, tires of the unusual antics of her father--especially since the nice young men around town all fear him. Wouldn't you fear a father-in-law that keeps alligators for pets and teaches boxing at his daily Bible classes?
Who directed The Happiest Millionaire?
The Happiest Millionaire was directed by Norman Tokar.
Who stars in The Happiest Millionaire?
The principal cast of The Happiest Millionaire includes Fred MacMurray, Greer Garson, Gladys Cooper, Geraldine Page, Tommy Steele.
When was The Happiest Millionaire released and how long is it?
The Happiest Millionaire was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happiest Millionaire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happiest Millionaire was composed by Robert B. Sherman, Richard M. Sherman.
Is The Happiest Millionaire based on a book or true story?
The Happiest Millionaire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kyle Crichton", Novel: "Cordelia Drexel Biddle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happiest Millionaire?
The Happiest Millionaire holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).