The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
“A Story of Rags to Riches... and More Riches”
Synopsis
A bored millionaire wagers his doctor that he can support himself at a working class job for a year without touching his inheritance.
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Ernest Bliss
Mary Brian
Frances Clayton
Peter Gawthorne
Sir James Alroyd
Henry Kendall
Lord Honiton
Leon M. Lion
Dorrington
John Turnbull
Masters
Arthur Hardy
Crawley
Iris Ashley
Clare
Garry Marsh
The Buyer
Andreas Malandrinos
Guiseppi
Alfred Wellesley
Montague
Marie Wright
Mrs. Heath
Buena Bent
Mrs. Mott
Charles Farrell
Scales
Quinton McPherson
Clowes
Hal Gordon
Bill Bronson
Norma Varden
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Zeisler
- Screenplay & Story
- John L. Balderston, E. Phillips Oppenheim
- Original Score
- Werner Bochmann
- Original Title
- The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Garrett-Klement Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Zeisler
John L. Balderston, E. Phillips Oppenheim
Werner Bochmann
Otto Heller
Merrill G. White
Alfred Zeisler, Otto Klement, Robert Garrett
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Zeisler
Director
John L. Balderston
Writer
Alfred Zeisler
Producer
Werner Bochmann
Original Music Composer
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Otto Klement
Producer
Robert Garrett
Producer
Merrill G. White
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 The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss about?
A bored millionaire wagers his doctor that he can support himself at a working class job for a year without touching his inheritance.
Who directed The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss?
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss was directed by Alfred Zeisler.
Who stars in The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss?
The principal cast of The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss includes Cary Grant, Mary Brian, Peter Gawthorne, Henry Kendall, Leon M. Lion.
When was The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss released and how long is it?
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss was composed by Werner Bochmann.
Is The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss based on a book or true story?
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E. Phillips Oppenheim".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss?
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).