Directed by:
Richard WallaceCinematography:
Russell MettyComposer:
Werner R. HeymannCast:
Fred Allen, Jack Benny, Don Ameche, William Bendix, Rudy Vallee, Binnie Barnes, Robert Benchley, John Carradine, William Terry, Sidney Toler, John Miljan (more)Plots(1)
Wealthy Frederick Trumble makes an eccentric new will, secretes much of his wealth in a chair, then, within seconds, is murdered. The new heir, Fred Floogle, runs a flea circus. Of course, the reputed $12 million inheritance goes to his family's heads...then proves to consist of five chairs, which the disgusted Floogle sells just before discovering their secret. Packed with wisecracks, strange cameos, and nothing-sacred, anything-goes digressions. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Fred Allen
USA
Best movies:
O. Henry's Full House (1952)
We're Not Married! (1952)
Jack Benny
USA
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To Be or Not to Be (1942)
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Don Ameche
USA
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Trading Places (1983)
Midnight (1939)
William Bendix
USA
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The Big Steal (1949)
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Rudy Vallee
USA
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Binnie Barnes
UK
Best movies:
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Holiday (1938)
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Robert Benchley
USA
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You'll Never Get Rich (1941)
The Major and the Minor (1942)
China Seas (1935)
John Carradine
USA
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The Invisible Man (1933)
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William Terry
USA
Sidney Toler
USA
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John Miljan
USA
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Dan Seymour
USA
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Lloyd Ingraham
USA
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Victor Moore
USA
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Swing Time (1936)
The Seven Year Itch (1955)
Bess Flowers
USA
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Emory Parnell
USA
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Dave Willock
USA
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Byron Foulger
USA
Best movies:
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Edison, the Man (1940)
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George Cleveland
Canada
Best movies:
It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
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Harry Harvey
USA
Best movies:
Fury (1936)
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Strike Up the Band (1940)