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She Wanted a Millionaire

  • 19321932
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 20m
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5.9/10
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Joan Bennett in She Wanted a Millionaire (1932)
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Impoverished Jane Miller is loved by millionaire Roger and newspaperman William. Though William warns her otherwise, she goes with the millionaire to his French chateau where she risks terri... Read allImpoverished Jane Miller is loved by millionaire Roger and newspaperman William. Though William warns her otherwise, she goes with the millionaire to his French chateau where she risks terrible cruelty and even death.Impoverished Jane Miller is loved by millionaire Roger and newspaperman William. Though William warns her otherwise, she goes with the millionaire to his French chateau where she risks terrible cruelty and even death.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
91
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John G. Blystone
  • Writers
    • Sonya Levien(story)
    • William Anthony McGuire(screenplay)
    • William Collier Sr.(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Joan Bennett
    • Spencer Tracy
    • Una Merkel
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  • Director
    • John G. Blystone
  • Writers
    • Sonya Levien(story)
    • William Anthony McGuire(screenplay)
    • William Collier Sr.(contributing writer)
  • Stars
    • Joan Bennett
    • Spencer Tracy
    • Una Merkel
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    • 3User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Joan Bennett and James Kirkwood in She Wanted a Millionaire (1932)
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    Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, and Tetsu Komai in She Wanted a Millionaire (1932)
    Joan Bennett, Anita Barnes, Sheila Bromley, Edna Callahan, Janet Chandler, Dorthea House, Peaches Jackson, Alice Jans, June Lang, Cecilia Parker, Vivian Reid, Rosalie Roy, Elda Voelkel, Nancy Cornelius, and Gwen Zetter in She Wanted a Millionaire (1932)
    Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, and James Kirkwood in She Wanted a Millionaire (1932)

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    Joan Bennett
    Joan Bennett
    • Jane Milleras Jane Miller
    Spencer Tracy
    Spencer Tracy
    • William Kelleyas William Kelley
    Una Merkel
    Una Merkel
    • Mary Tayloras Mary Taylor
    James Kirkwood
    James Kirkwood
    • Roger Nortonas Roger Norton
    Dorothy Peterson
    Dorothy Peterson
    • Mrs. Milleras Mrs. Miller
    Douglas Cosgrove
    Douglas Cosgrove
    • Mr. Milleras Mr. Miller
    Don Dillaway
    Don Dillaway
    • Humphreyas Humphrey
    • (as Donald Dillaway)
    Tetsu Komai
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Constantine Romanoff
    Constantine Romanoff
    • Monkas Monk
    Anita Barnes
    • Beauty Contest Contestantas Beauty Contest Contestant
    • (uncredited)
    Sheila Bromley
    Sheila Bromley
    • Beauty Contest Contestantas Beauty Contest Contestant
    • (uncredited)
    Edna Callahan
    Edna Callahan
    • Beauty Contest Contestantas Beauty Contest Contestant
    • (uncredited)
    George Chandler
    George Chandler
    • Hotel Workeras Hotel Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Janet Chandler
    Janet Chandler
    • Beauty Contest Contestantas Beauty Contest Contestant
    • (uncredited)
    Nancy Cornelius
    Nancy Cornelius
    • Beauty Contest Contestantas Beauty Contest Contestant
    • (uncredited)
    Hope Dare
    • Beauty Contest Contestantas Beauty Contest Contestant
    • (uncredited)
    Dorthea House
    • Beauty Contest Contestantas Beauty Contest Contestant
    • (uncredited)
    Peaches Jackson
    Peaches Jackson
    • Beauty Contest Contestantas Beauty Contest Contestant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John G. Blystone
    • Writers
      • Sonya Levien(story)
      • William Anthony McGuire(screenplay)
      • William Collier Sr.(contributing writer) (uncredited)
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      First of four movies co-starring Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett. The others were Me And My Gal (1932), Father Of The Bride (1950), and Father's Little Dividend (1951).

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    "She Wanted A Millionaire" is a trifling story made palatable by the presence of the two stars, and unworthy of their talents. I wonder if this picture broke any new ground in long ago 1932; in fact, it did, as the story parallels a similar real-life scandal in which a beauty contestant married a millionaire which subsequently involved a murder.

    That slim thread may be responsible for any success the film may have had in the 30's but is an insufficient reason for anyone to pursue it now. It is dated and devoid of humor and good feeling and interesting only as an early look at the budding careers of two Hollywood newcomers who eventually made it big.

    Shown at Capitolfest, Rome NY, 8/13/21.

    *****5/10 - Website no longer prints my star rating.
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    • Aug 16, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 21, 1932 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En skönhetsdrottnings upplevelser
    • Filming locations
      • Stone Canyon Rd, Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Fox Film Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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