$1000 a Minute

1935

Action / Comedy / Romance

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IMDb Rating 6.0/10 10 224 224

Plot summary

Two rich and wealthy millionaires who have a lot of money bet that reporter Wally Jones can't spend $720,000 in twelve hours.

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Top cast

Harry C. Bradley as Dr. Cromley
Leila Hyams as Dorothy Summers
Ian Wolfe as Davidson
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637.83 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 9 min
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1.16 GB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 9 min
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Reviewed by penelopepoczuda 7 / 10

Too Much Money, Too Little Time!

If spending money were an Olympic sport, $1000 a Minute (1935) would feature a contender worthy of a gold medal-or at least an award for comedic effort. The film fully embraces the delightfully absurd logic of a simple premise: what if an ordinary man had to spend a fortune quickly in order to secure a prize? Yes, this idea has been revisited many times, most notably in Brewster's Millions, but this 1935 version has its own charm, a chaotic sense of humor, and a supporting cast that keeps the story moving at full speed.Our protagonist is the kind of character who doesn't overcomplicate things-and for a film of this genre, that's a big win. Unlike other versions where the lead fluctuates between naive and frustratingly clumsy, here he simply accepts the absurdity of the situation and races against the clock while the real spectacle unfolds around him. And what a spectacle it is! From indignant taxi drivers constantly inflating the fare to store managers convinced they're being robbed, every scene is a small, escalating chaos. Add to that a high-stakes secret bet, a police chase worthy of an action film, and even an affectionate dog, and the result is a movie that always seems to have another bit of madness up its sleeve.The film's greatest strength is precisely its creativity in stacking obstacles. With every attempt to spend money, something or someone turns the situation into an even bigger mess. And it's not just bad luck for the protagonist-it feels like the entire universe is conspiring to make his mission more difficult. If a clever con artist had caught wind of the situation and tried to take advantage, the story could have escalated to even more surreal levels, the kind that make audiences wonder just how far the madness can go.The ending doesn't disappoint. After a series of misadventures, Wally crashes his taxi and ends up in the hospital-only for a surprisingly clever twist to finally help him meet the conditions of the bet. And it's impossible not to think: isn't this a film begging for a modern remake? With credit cards, online shopping, and an endless maze of financial bureaucracy, spending money quickly today might be an even greater-and more hilarious-challenge.$1000 a Minute is a hidden gem for those who love comedies that thrive on chaos and emphasize character interactions. It doesn't need to reinvent the wheel-just spin it faster and faster until everything spirals out of control. And that's exactly what makes it so much fun.
Reviewed by boblipton 5 / 10

Decent Variation On BREWSTER'S MILLIONS

Roger Pryor is a nice guy, but money slips through his fingers before he can spend it. When the jeweler will not let him have Leila Hyam's engagement riing on credit, she calls it off. But two wacky millionaires make a bet that no one can spend $1000 A Minute, and offer him $10,000 if he can do it, with Edward Brophy to go along to make sure he doesn't violate the terms -- he must buy real things, and they cannot be investments.

Like me, you'll identify this as a variation on George Barr McCutcheon's BREWSTER'S MILLIONS. I found it an amiable enough farce with Brophy getting most of the funny bits -- a bit of a surprise to me to find him actually getting some laughs, particularly when paired with a Great Dane. This is very early days for Monogram Pictures, so they have a good assortment of talent on view, including Sterling Holloway, Edgar Kennedy, Herman Bing, Franklin Pangborn, and even George 'Gabby' Hayes. It's also remarkable for being the bet print of any Republic picture I've ever seen. Over all, it's ok: like many comedies in this era, it's more frantic tan funny, but it does have its funny moments.

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