Kid Millions (1934) in Color — Starring Eddie Cantor & Ann Sothern

Kid Millions (1934) — Buy This Classic in Color

Embark on a madcap musical adventure with Kid Millions (1934), now available to buy as a professionally colorized version. Starring the irrepressible Eddie Cantor alongside Ann Sothern, Ethel Merman, George Murphy, and a young Lucille Ball in an early uncredited appearance, this classic film follows a hapless Brooklyn dreamer who inherits a fortune and must fend off schemers on a wild journey from New York to Egypt. Originally released in black and white, this restored musical comedy has been carefully enhanced through frame-by-frame HD colorization. Download your instant, DRM-free copy today for just €15.00 and watch this lavish Goldwyn production burst into color.

Plot Summary

Eddie Wilson Jr. is a simple, daydreaming young man from Brooklyn who discovers he is the sole heir to a vast Egyptian fortune left by an archaeologist father he never knew. Before he can claim his inheritance, however, he must survive a gauntlet of con artists, fortune hunters, and romantic complications that follow him across the Atlantic and into the Egyptian desert.

On the voyage to Egypt, Eddie is pursued by the scheming Colonel Larrabee and his beautiful daughter Joan, who plan to swindle him out of his millions, and by the bold, brassy Dot Clark, who has her own designs on the inheritance. Eddie’s genuine sweetness and bumbling charm complicate everyone’s plans, including his own, as he stumbles through one elaborate scheme after another with the cheerful obliviousness of a born innocent.

Upon reaching Egypt, the treasure hunt becomes even more chaotic, involving rival claimants, a determined sheikh, and a series of increasingly spectacular musical numbers that culminate in a legendary ice cream factory finale — one of the earliest sequences in Hollywood history filmed in three-strip Technicolor. This classic movie combines Cantor’s trademark physical comedy with the lavish production values of Samuel Goldwyn’s studio at its most extravagant.

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Eddie Cantor, Ann Sothern, Ethel Merman, George Murphy, Berton Churchill
• Director: Roy Del Ruth
• Runtime: 90 minutes
• Year: 1934
• Rated: Approved
• Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
• Country: USA

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

This professionally colorized and restored version transforms the visual spectacle of this Depression-era extravaganza. The colorization process brings the exotic Egyptian locations, the Art Deco luxury of the ocean liner, and the flamboyant musical numbers into vibrant life. Ethel Merman’s powerhouse stage presence and Eddie Cantor’s elastic facial expressions become even more entertaining in full color, while the elaborate Busby Berkeley-influenced production numbers gain the visual richness their choreography was designed to showcase. The film’s original Technicolor finale already demonstrated what color could bring to the production — our colorization extends that vision to the entire film. Now also available in colour.

Buy now for an instant, secure digital download with no DRM restrictions. Compatible with all devices that play MP4 files.

Historical Significance

Produced by Samuel Goldwyn and released in 1934, Kid Millions was one of the most expensive and elaborate musical comedies of the early sound era. The film is historically significant for its pioneering ice cream factory finale, which was shot in three-strip Technicolor at a time when the process was still a novelty — making it one of the earliest uses of the technology in a major Hollywood production. Eddie Cantor was among the top box-office draws of the 1930s, and this film represented the peak of his collaboration with Goldwyn. The supporting cast assembled a remarkable roster of talent, including Ethel Merman in a role that showcased her volcanic vocal power, and dance sequences choreographed to display the pre-Code era’s adventurous visual imagination. Director Roy Del Ruth brought his experience with Warner Bros. musicals to the production, creating a seamless blend of comedy, music, and spectacle.

Technical Details

• Original Format: Black and White (1934)
• Colorized: Frame-by-frame HD colorization
• Resolution: HD 720p
• File Format: MP4 / MKV
• Running Time: 90 minutes
• Delivery: Instant download link on-screen and sent to your email upon purchase.
• Price: €15.00
• License: Personal, non-commercial use

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: What is Kid Millions about?
A naive Brooklyn dreamer inherits an Egyptian fortune and must survive con artists, romantic pursuers, and rival claimants on a wild comic adventure from New York to the desert.

Q: Is Ethel Merman in this film?
Yes, Ethel Merman delivers a powerhouse performance as the brassy Dot Clark, bringing her legendary voice and magnetic stage presence to several memorable musical numbers.

Q: Was any of this film originally in color?
Yes, the famous ice cream factory finale was shot in early three-strip Technicolor. Our colorization extends the color experience to the entire film while preserving the original Technicolor sequence.

Digital Download Questions

Q: Is this the original film with added color?
Yes, this is the original black and white film professionally colorized frame-by-frame for authentic, vibrant visuals.

Q: What devices can I watch this on?
Any device that supports MP4 playback, including Smart TVs, Windows/macOS computers, and iOS/Android devices.

Q: Is the download DRM-free?
Yes, this digital download is DRM-free for your personal use.

Q: How and when will I receive my download?
You will receive a secure download link on the confirmation page immediately after purchase. A copy of the link will also be sent to your email address.

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