A Million to Burn (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1923, A Million to Burn is a comedy film directed by William Parke, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. The owner of a resort hotel promotes Tom Gwynne, a college boy working as a waiter, to manager. As a result of his mismanagement, the hotel loses several thousand dollars. Tom inherits a million and buys the hotel to continue his experimental management, which is to give the employees time and opportunity for self-expression--to do what they like best to do.
Who’s in it. A Million to Burn stars Herbert Rawlinson as Thomas Gwynne, Kalla Pasha as Nickoli Rubnov, Beatrice Burnham as Daisy Jones and Tom McGuire as P.D. Riley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, A Million to Burn sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Million to Burn page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Million to Burn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Million to Burn (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Million to Burn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Million to Burn worth watching?
- A Million to Burn holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Million to Burn?
- A Million to Burn stars Herbert Rawlinson, Kalla Pasha, Beatrice Burnham, Tom McGuire and Melbourne MacDowell.
- When was A Million to Burn released?
- A Million to Burn was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.