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
Don Brodie
USA
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Doodles Weaver
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Charles Sullivan
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Mike Lally
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Ben Welden
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Kenner G. Kemp
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Forbes Murray
Canada
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Harold Miller
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Max Wagner
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Steve Brodie
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Emmett Vogan
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Larry Steers
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Harry Strang
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Matty Roubert
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Dewey Robinson
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Frank Hagney
Australia
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Brooks Benedict
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Bert Moorhouse
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George Chandler
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