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Spain released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Released in the US as Man With a Million, The Million Pound Note is a satisfying adaptation of a satirical short story by Mark Twain. Gregory Peck plays Henry Adams, an impecunious American living by his wits in London. Henry becomes the object of a wager between millionaire brothers Oliver and Roderick Montpelier (Ronald Squire and Wilfred Hyde-White), who want to find out if a man with a million pound note in his bank account could live comfortably for one month on the strength of that note--without ever spending a penny of it. When Henry is given the note and lets it be known that he has it, every courtesy imaginable is extended to him by hoteliers, restauranteurs, etc. Trouble brews when Henry uses the note's reputation to speculate on the stock market. When his creditors demand that he produce the note as an act of faith, Henry is unable to do so, whereupon pandemonium reigns--and the audience's laughter cascades.
...The Million Pound Note ( Man With a Million ) ( The 1,000,000 Pound Note )
...The Million Pound Note ( Man With a Million ) ( The 1,000,000 Pound Note )
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By smoothsoul
Format:DVD
Likewise I'm very surprised there aren't more reviews for this film. It's an excellent 1950s comedy - very funny, with a witty and well-written script. I first came across it in a review by Pauline Kael. She rated it very highly and I waited years to see it. If you're a fan of classic comedy - Ealings and the like - do make the effort to get hold of a copy.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Sam I Am
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I caught this on TV a couple of years ago by chance. A wonderful story about whether we habitually judge people by their relative status and wealth, or not! Peck is marvellously unassuming in the role as his character experiences the fawning interest provoked by the million pound note, and the fast-moving consequences of the assumptions made by London society. Of course this film could have been set in any large city in the world, but London seems curiously apt in the light of the recent banking crisis. Apart from the fact that it is very entertaining this film provokes some interesting questions about the way in which we (all) treat others, and regard the rich as somehow superior to ourselves because they have money. This film has really stood the test of time and is well worth seeing.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By niloc
Format:DVD
As my Mother used to say: "They don't make them like this anymore". For sheer entertainment value,'The Million Pound Note' scores all along the line. The story line never flags. The actors seem to be thoroughly enjoying themselves-even Gregory Peck who always seemed to me to be more than somewhat dour-and this comes across so much that the film seems to burst with enjoyment. I recommend this DVD to anyone who just wants to escape (albeit briefly) from the everyday stresses and strains.
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A Fiscal Fantasy
A Fiscal Fantasy
Based on a story by the great American writer Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain 1835 - 1910), one should up the value of this "scrap of paper" some... Read more
Based on a story by the great American writer Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain 1835 - 1910), one should up the value of this "scrap of paper" some... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Wilberfalse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Very good product and service. Good timing just what I wanted. Timely. Good packaging. Very good product and service. Great
Published 5 months ago by Mr JD Meagan
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Million Pound Note (DVD)
It's a great classical movie with Gregory Peck at his usual charming self. What a delightful change fro the so called action movie.
Published 5 months ago by Dumbeau
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ronald Neame comedy gem
I can't believe no one else has reviewed this beautiful little film.
Is it an Ealing Comedy? Does it matter? Read more
Is it an Ealing Comedy? Does it matter? Read more
Published 6 months ago by John Gough
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my All-Time Favourites!
I was gutted when my family chucked out the Video player without getting a few of our favourite VHS films on DVD first - this was one of them! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Natalie Hansen
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
classic film,i remember whatching it as a kid.gregory peck is one of the best actors of all time,and whatch out for well known actors before making it big.
Published 10 months ago by gary bates
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Family Entertainment
I remember watching this film in my youth and wanted to have it in my goldy oldy collection. It is Gregory Peck in one of his 'different' type of roles, but none the less dashing... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Meridien7
4.0 out of 5 stars
I'm not gonna do any cycling and I'm not gonna do any Ascotting....
Also known as Man With A Million, The Million Pound Note is based on a short story by Mark Twain called "The Million Pound Bank Note". Read more
Published on 15 April 2011 by Spike Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars
A very amusing movie based on a book I think (?Mark Twain)
I'm amazed no other reviews but perhaps this is because the movie is pretty old now. I saw it many years ago and thought it simply brilliant. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Helen
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