

I'll Give a Million
“The Laugh Riot of the Century!”
Synopsis
After saving a tramp from suicide, a millionaire takes his clothing and disappears. Word is out that he will give a million dollars to anyone who is kind to a tramp.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Warner Baxter
Tony Newlander
Marjorie Weaver
Jean Hofmann
Peter Lorre
Louie 'The Dope' Monteau
Jean Hersholt
Victor
John Carradine
Kopelpeck
J. Edward Bromberg
Editor
Lynn Bari
Cecelia
Fritz Feld
Max Primerose
Sig Ruman
Anatole Primerose
Christian Rub
Commissionaire
Frank Reicher
Prefect of Police
Paul Harvey
Corcoran
Charles Halton
Mayor
George Davis
Gendarme (uncredited)
Harry Hayden
Gilman
Stanley Andrews
Yacht Captain
Frank Dawson
Albert
Luis Alberni
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Boris Ingster, Milton Sperling, Mario Camerini, Ivo Perilli, Cesare Zavattini
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- I'll Give a Million
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Boris Ingster, Milton Sperling, Mario Camerini, Ivo Perilli, Cesare Zavattini
Cyril J. Mockridge
Lucien N. Andriot
Louis R. Loeffler
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Ingster
Writer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Milton Sperling
Writer
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Walter Lang
Director
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for I'll Give a Million.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I'll Give a Million
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I'll Give a Million about?
After saving a tramp from suicide, a millionaire takes his clothing and disappears. Word is out that he will give a million dollars to anyone who is kind to a tramp.
Who directed I'll Give a Million?
I'll Give a Million was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in I'll Give a Million?
The principal cast of I'll Give a Million includes Warner Baxter, Marjorie Weaver, Peter Lorre, Jean Hersholt, John Carradine.
When was I'll Give a Million released and how long is it?
I'll Give a Million was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for I'll Give a Million?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I'll Give a Million was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I'll Give a Million?
I'll Give a Million holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















