50 Million Frenchmen (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1931, 50 Million Frenchmen is a comedy and romance film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 70 minutes. “Sometimes funny, sometimes painful” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this comedy, two men make an extravagant $50,000 dollar bet that one of them will be able to successfully court a lovely woman with out spending any money. To foil his scheme, the other bettor hires two henchman to stop him.
Who’s in it. 50 Million Frenchmen stars Ole Olsen as Simon Johanssen, Chic Johnson as Peter Swanson, William Gaxton as Jack Forbes and Helen Broderick as Violet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 50 Million Frenchmen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 50 Million Frenchmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of 50 Million Frenchmen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 50 Million Frenchmen (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 50 Million Frenchmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 50 Million Frenchmen worth watching?
- 50 Million Frenchmen holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 50 Million Frenchmen?
- 50 Million Frenchmen stars Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson, William Gaxton, Helen Broderick and John Halliday.
- When was 50 Million Frenchmen released?
- 50 Million Frenchmen was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.