Million Dollar Ransom
“He had himself kidnapped to save the woman he loved!”
Synopsis
To stop his mother from marrying a man he doesn't like, a young millionaire hires an ex-con in helping him fake his own kidnaping.
Top Cast
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Phillips Holmes
Stan Casserly
Edward Arnold
Vincent Shelton
Mary Carlisle
Francesca Shelton
Wini Shaw
Babe
Andy Devine
Careful
Robert Gleckler
'Doc' Carson
Marjorie Gateson
Elita Casserly
Edgar Norton
Meigs
Bradley Page
Easy
Hughey White
Innocence
Alyce Ardell
Marie (Uncredited)
Spencer Charters
Pop McGarry (Uncredited)
Dorothy Christy
Gwen (Uncredited)
Charles Coleman
Towers (Uncredited)
Joyce Compton
Millie, Hat Check Girl (Uncredited)
Richard Cramer
Gangster Gossip (Uncredited)
Jane Darwell
Ma McGarry (Uncredited)
Gordon De Main
Gambling House Proprietor (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Murray Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- William R. Lipman, Damon Runyon
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Million Dollar Ransom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murray Roth
William R. Lipman, Damon Runyon
Edward Ward
George Robinson
Murray Seldeen
Department Leadership Roster
William R. Lipman
Writer
Murray Roth
Director
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Murray Seldeen
Editor
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 Million Dollar Ransom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Million Dollar Ransom about?
To stop his mother from marrying a man he doesn't like, a young millionaire hires an ex-con in helping him fake his own kidnaping.
Who directed Million Dollar Ransom?
Million Dollar Ransom was directed by Murray Roth.
Who stars in Million Dollar Ransom?
The principal cast of Million Dollar Ransom includes Phillips Holmes, Edward Arnold, Mary Carlisle, Wini Shaw, Andy Devine.
When was Million Dollar Ransom released and how long is it?
Million Dollar Ransom was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Million Dollar Ransom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Million Dollar Ransom was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Million Dollar Ransom?
Million Dollar Ransom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).