The Million Pound Note

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The Million Pound Note

1953

1h 32m

Comedy

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In Edwardian London, American sailor Henry Adams (Gregory Peck) is destitute and living hand-to-mouth. By sheer luck Henry gets embroiled in a unique bet between wealthy brothers Roderick (Wilfrid Hyde-White) and Oliver Montpelier (Ronald Squire). The brothers present Henry with an envelope containing a one-million-pound banknote, a bill whose mere existence, Oliver contends, will allow Henry to survive comfortably for an entire month without spending any money.

Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Although neither as frothy nor as satirical as the yarn's comic possibilities might lead you to expect, this British film has more than a few amusing moments.

Nov 11, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It was a gentle satire of manners that never had enough spice in it to win me over.

Rated: C+

Apr 14, 2016

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Steve D

How did they drag poor Peck into this mess.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/24

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Jack S

There's not much spark in this amusing trifle, but it's enjoyable nonetheless. Peck's appealing presence alone makes it worthwhile.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This is one of those movies where you can just sit and watch after a long day and enjoy. It is not exhausting, no good vs bad, plot twist, nothing extravagant. Just a simple story following a character though a simple dilemma.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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s r

A fun feel good film with good redeeming features that just goes to show how silly society can be when it comes to money.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A story way before it's time. Some charming moments.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Likeable comedy as a penniless american in London is given a Million Pound note but isn't allowed to spend a penny of it for a whole month.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Ronald Neame

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Gregory Peck

Henry Adams

Jane Griffiths

Portia Lansdowne

Ronald Squire

Oliver Montpelier

A.E. Matthews

Duke of Frognal

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Roderick Montpelier

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Synopsis

In Edwardian London, American sailor Henry Adams (Gregory Peck) is destitute and living hand-to-mouth. By sheer luck Henry gets embroiled in a unique bet between wealthy brothers Roderick (Wilfrid Hyde-White) and Oliver Montpelier (Ronald Squire). The brothers present Henry with an envelope containing a one-million-pound banknote, a bill whose mere existence, Oliver contends, will allow Henry to survive comfortably for an entire month without spending any money.

Director: Ronald Neame
Producer: John Bryan
Screenwriter: Mark Twain, Jill Craigie
Production Co: Group Film Productions
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 25, 2018
Runtime: 1h 32m