The Poor Millionaire is a 1930 pre-Code American silent drama film directed by George Melford and starring Richard Talmadge, Constance Howard, and George Irving. Made after the sound film revolution, it was the last Hollywood film to be released without a soundtrack.
Plot An escaped convict, the twin brother of a young millionaire, begins to impersonate him and turns his brother's life upside down until he can be confronted.
Cast Richard Talmadge as Sidney Thomas / Putt Magee Constance Howard as Babs Long George Irving as Calvinn Long Frederick Vroom as Attorney Wallace John Hennings as Peter Cline Fanny Midgley as Mrs. Mansford Jay Hunt as Butler
Reception The Film Daily gave the film a scathing review, saying, "Crude production rates among the lowest seen this season, with amateurish directing and acting. Here is one which looks as if it had been made over the weekend."
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