Miss Tatlock's Millions
Miss Tatlock's Millions

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Miss Tatlock's Millions

1948
Movie
101 min
English

After the accidental death of an idiot heir, a stunt man is hired to impersonate him while the family gathers to determine the dispersment of the estate of Miss Tatlock's millions.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Lloyd BaconGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy and eccentric spinster decides to leave her fortune to a stranger she saw on the street, leading to a chaotic scramble among her greedy relatives and the stranger himself to claim the inheritance. The situation is further complicated when the woman's nephew, an aspiring actor, tries to prove himself worthy by impersonating the intended heir. Hilarity and mistaken identities ensue as everyone tries to get their hands on the Tatlock millions.

Critical Reception

Miss Tatlock's Millions was a lighthearted comedy that received a generally positive, though not outstanding, reception from critics. It was seen as a typical screwball comedy of its era, relying on fast-paced dialogue, farcical situations, and a cast of recognizable character actors. While not considered a cinematic masterpiece, it was generally found to be entertaining and amusing, particularly for audiences looking for simple, escapist fare.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and amusing plot.

  • The fast-paced dialogue and farcical situations were a highlight.

  • Considered a diverting and entertaining comedy of its time.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce and not widely available through general search aggregators. However, based on its reception as a typical studio comedy of the late 1940s, it was likely appreciated for its comedic elements and escapism by contemporary audiences.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel 'The Far Shore' by Gertrude.$

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CinemaSerf

I think this is one of those comedies that might have worked better on a stage. As it is, it rather labours the farfetchedness of the joke. That joke centres around a scavenging family gathered at the stately pile of the deceased "Tatlock" ...