One in a Million
One in a Million

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One in a Million

1935
Movie
66 min
English

A department store clerk, wrongly accused of stealing by her lecherous boss, becomes involved in a romantic relationship with the boss's son.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Sidney LanfieldGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Greta, a humble Swiss ski instructor, is hired by theatrical producer Billy Keen to impersonate the wealthy socialite "Countess Grevitz" and convince her fiancé, a ruthless millionaire, to invest in Keen's new show. Greta finds herself entangled in the world of high society and vaudeville, all while trying to maintain her charade and avoid falling for Keen.

Critical Reception

One in a Million was a commercial success, largely driven by the immense popularity of its star, Olympic figure skating champion Sonja Henie. While critics acknowledged Henie's dazzling skating routines and charismatic screen presence, the film's plot was often found to be slight and predictable. It was a typical Hollywood musical of the era, designed to showcase its star's talents.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sonja Henie's figure skating is the undeniable highlight, providing spectacular and memorable sequences.

  • The romantic comedy plot is thin and often overshadowed by the musical numbers and skating.

  • Adolphe Menjou and Boris Karloff provide solid supporting performances, though their roles are secondary to Henie's star power.

Google audience: Audience reception details for this film are not readily available in a summarized format.

Fun Fact

The film marked the Hollywood acting debut of Sonja Henie, who had already achieved international fame as a three-time Olympic gold medalist and ten-time World Champion figure skater.

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