Five Millions Seek an Heir

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Five Millions Seek an Heir

1938

1h 25m

3.5(6 votes)

Comedy

Overview

According to his last will, the rich American uncle of vacuum cleaner salesman Peter Pett only leaves his 5 million dollars to Peter if he is married happily. Otherwise the five million will fall to Peter's Scottish cousin Patrick.

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11 members

Acting

Heinz Rühmann

Peter Pett / Patrick Pett

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Leny Marenbach

Mabel

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Vera von Langen

Hix

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Oskar Sima

Blubberboom

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Albert Florath

Millionär Bucklespring

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Valy Arnheim

Millionär Harris

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Olga Limburg

Vorstandsmitglied

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Anton Pointner

Hotelportier

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Hermann Pfeiffer

Onkel Jim

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Heinz Salfner

Gould

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Bayume Mohamed Husen

Liftboy

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