Million Dollar Legs
“Take A Peek ! Don't stare to long . . . when you see them !”
Synopsis
At Middleton College, controlled by rich donor Melton, only paying sports are allowed. But Freddie Frye, conniving student body president, has to get a letter in some sport to win back his girl Susie; he schemes to revive crew boat racing. Sinking boats, no money, and his own waistline stand in his way. Can they win the big race with State University?
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Betty Grable
Carol Parker
John Hartley
Greg Melton Jr
Donald O'Connor
Sticky Boone
Jackie Coogan
Russ Simpson
Buster Crabbe
Coach Jordan (as Larry Crabbe)
Thurston Hall
Gregory Melton Sr.
Peter Lind Hayes
Freddie 'Ten-Percent' Fry
Dorothea Kent
Susie Quinn
Richard Denning
Hunk Jordan
Phil Warren
Buck Hogan
Edward Arnold Jr.
Blimp Garrett
Roy Gordon
Dean Wixby
Matty Kemp
Ed Riggs
William Tracy
Egghead Jackson
Joyce Mathews
Bunny Maxwell
Russ Clark
Referee
Billy Gilbert
Dick Schultz (uncredited)
William Holden
Graduate Who Says 'Thank You' (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Grindé, Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis R. Foster, Richard English
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Million Dollar Legs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Grindé, Edward Dmytryk
Lewis R. Foster, Richard English
John Leipold
Harry Fischbeck
Arthur P. Schmidt
William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Grindé
Director
Edward Dmytryk
Director
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
William C. Thomas
Producer
Harry Fischbeck
Director of Photography
Lewis R. Foster
Screenplay
Richard English
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 Million Dollar Legs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Million Dollar Legs about?
At Middleton College, controlled by rich donor Melton, only paying sports are allowed. But Freddie Frye, conniving student body president, has to get a letter in some sport to win back his girl Susie; he schemes to revive crew boat racing. Sinking boats, no money, and his own waistline stand in his way. Can they win the big race with State University?
Who directed Million Dollar Legs?
Million Dollar Legs was directed by Nick Grindé, Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Million Dollar Legs?
The principal cast of Million Dollar Legs includes Betty Grable, John Hartley, Donald O'Connor, Jackie Coogan, Buster Crabbe.
When was Million Dollar Legs released and how long is it?
Million Dollar Legs was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Million Dollar Legs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Million Dollar Legs was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Million Dollar Legs?
Million Dollar Legs holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).