The Happiest Millionaire

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The Happiest Millionaire
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G,2hrs 44min
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1967
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Anchor Bay
Synopsis: Adapted from the book and play of the same name, The Happiest Millionaire is the (mostly) true story of eccentric Philadelphia millionaire Anthony J. Drexel Biddle (Fred MacMurray). The Biddle mansion is the gathering place for a pugilistic boxing class, pet alligators and would-be opera singers. Cordelia Biddle (Lesley Ann Warren), the daughter of Anthony and his wife (Greer Garson), wants to marry wealthy and handsome Angie Duke (John Davidson), but Angie's parents are shocked by the Biddles' freewheeling ... Full Synopsis
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On paper, The Happiest Millionaire must have seemed like a sure-fire musical hit in the profitable Mary Poppins vein. The score was by the Poppins boys, the milieu was populated by servants and their employees, and the cast included talented, appealing performers, both fresh-faced and veteran. Unfortunately, Millionaire onscreen lacks the charm and (more importantly) the focus of its predecessor. Norman ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
John Lawless
Mrs. Cordelia Biddle
Mrs. Duke
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