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Cast
Ole Olsen
as Simon Johanssen
Chic Johnson
as Peter Swanson
William Gaxton
as Jack Forbes
Helen Broderick
as Violet
John Halliday
as Michael Cummins
Claudia Dell
as Lu Lu Carroll
Charles Judels
as Pernasse - Hotel Manager
Carmelita Geraghty
as Marcelle Dubrey
Bela Lugosi
as Orizon - Magician
Evalyn Knapp
as Miss Wheeler-Smith
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1931
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes4
DirectorLloyd Bacon
WritersLloyd Bacon
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As50 Million Frenchmen
About 50 Million Frenchmen
Wealthy Jack bets friend Michael he can woo Lu Lu without money within 2 weeks. Michael hires inept detectives to stop Jack, leading to comedic misadventures as Jack pursues Lu Lu while hiding his penniless state.
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, 50 Million Frenchmen leans on a strong ensemble — Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson, William Gaxton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1931.
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