$1000 a Minute (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1935, $1000 a Minute is a comedy film directed by Aubrey Scotto, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Two rich and wealthy millionaires who have a lot of money bet that reporter Robert Pryor can't spend $720,000 in twelve hours. If you're asking "Why $720,000?", the answer is: because this Republic programmer is titled $1000 a Minute . Anyway, a couple of cops spot Pryor flashing a roll of bills, and deduce that he's the bank robber they're looking for. For the rest of the film, Pryor must race around to spend his money, while remaining two steps ahead of the Law. The supporting actors in $1000 a Minute are delightfully cast to type, from Edgar Kennedy as a detective to Sterling Holloway as a helpful cabbie.
Who’s in it. $1000 a Minute stars Roger Pryor as Wally Jones, Leila Hyams as Dorothy Summers, Edward Brophy as Benny Dolan and Sterling Holloway as Pete, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, $1000 a Minute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch $1000 a Minute page.
If you liked it. Fans of $1000 a Minute tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch $1000 a Minute (1935)?
- In US, $1000 a Minute is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is $1000 a Minute worth watching?
- $1000 a Minute holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in $1000 a Minute?
- $1000 a Minute stars Roger Pryor, Leila Hyams, Edward Brophy, Sterling Holloway and Edgar Kennedy.
- When was $1000 a Minute released?
- $1000 a Minute was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.