The Man in Possession
“He was only a servant-but oh how he could serve!”
Synopsis
A deeply in debt heiress tries to land a rich man while a collector from the Sheriff's office is guarding the assets in her house.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Y. Mason, H.M. Harwood, P.G. Wodehouse
- Original Title
- The Man in Possession
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Sarah Y. Mason, H.M. Harwood, P.G. Wodehouse
Oliver T. Marsh
Ben Lewis
Sam Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wood
Director
Sarah Y. Mason
Writer
Sam Wood
Producer
Adrian
Costume Design
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Ben Lewis
Editor
P.G. Wodehouse
Writer
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What is The Man in Possession about?
A deeply in debt heiress tries to land a rich man while a collector from the Sheriff's office is guarding the assets in her house.
Who directed The Man in Possession?
The Man in Possession was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in The Man in Possession?
The principal cast of The Man in Possession includes Robert Montgomery, Charlotte Greenwood, Irene Purcell, C. Aubrey Smith, Beryl Mercer.
When was The Man in Possession released and how long is it?
The Man in Possession was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.