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      The Million Pound Note

      1953 1h 32m Comedy List
      Reviews 71% 500+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less

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      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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Tom M Fun movie. Based on a Mark Twain story and later evolved into "Trading Places'. Peck is smooth as ever and Jane Griffith is great as his love interest. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/26/20 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member A story way before it's time. Some charming moments. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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
      Screenwriter
      Mark Twain, Jill Craigie
      Production Co
      Group Film Productions
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English (United Kingdom)
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 25, 2018
      Runtime
      1h 32m
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