A Successful Failure
1934, English. Directed by Arthur Lubin.
Ellery Cushing is full of catchy sayings and old-fashioned wisdom. But all that his family cares about is how much money he makes, and all that his boss at the newspaper sees is that Cushing is getting too old to keep up with his work. So his loyal co-worker Phil decides to see what he can do to help everyone see what his friend has to offer.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Arthur LubinDirector
- William Collier Sr.Ellery Cushing aka Uncle Dudley
- Lucile GleasonMrs. Cushing
- Russell HoptonPhil Stardon
- Gloria SheaRuth Cushing
- William JanneyRobert Cushing
- Jameson ThomasJerry Franklin
- George P. BreakstonTommy Cushing
- Richard TuckerJ.W. Blair
- Clarence WilsonH.T. Flintly
- Francis McDonaldRadical Speaker
Details
- Released
- 14 October 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Kane, Marion Orth
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A Successful Failure runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
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A Successful Failure is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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What movies are like A Successful Failure?
If you liked A Successful Failure, try Taking Care of Business, Much Ado About Nothing, The Errand Boy.
Who directed A Successful Failure?
A Successful Failure (1934) was directed by Arthur Lubin and stars William Collier Sr., Lucile Gleason, Russell Hopton.