The Wrong Millionaire (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1931, The Wrong Millionaire is a comedy film directed by Paul Merzbach, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The American boat is on its way to Gothenburg. On board are the Swedish-American millionaire Fridolf F. Johnson from Detroit (Håkan Westergren) and his male secretary of the same name (Fridolf Rhudin). The millionaire stays hidden in his cabin with the secretary and does not appear on deck. A journalist arrives out at sea by airplane and asks for an interview, which the millionaire refuses to agree to. The journalist disguises himself as a steward, puts on a hidden camera (a spy camera) in the buttonhole, enters with a tea tray and photographs the wrong person - the secretary.
Who’s in it. The Wrong Millionaire stars Håkan Westergren as Fridolf F. Johnson, miljonär, Fridolf Rhudin as Fridolf F. Johnson, sekreterare, Zarah Leander as Marguerite Lebon and Ingert Bjuggren as Baronessan Brita Gyllenblad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Wrong Millionaire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wrong Millionaire page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wrong Millionaire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wrong Millionaire (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wrong Millionaire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wrong Millionaire worth watching?
- The Wrong Millionaire holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wrong Millionaire?
- The Wrong Millionaire stars Håkan Westergren, Fridolf Rhudin, Zarah Leander, Ingert Bjuggren and Erik 'Bullen' Berglund.
- When was The Wrong Millionaire released?
- The Wrong Millionaire was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.