A Successful Failure
Originally released in 1934. A Successful Failure is a comedy film. directed by Arthur Lubin. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Collier Sr., Lucile Gleason, and Russell Hopton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Collier Sr.
as Ellery Cushing aka Uncle Dudley
Lucile Gleason
as Mrs. Cushing
Russell Hopton
as Phil Stardon
Gloria Shea
as Ruth Cushing
William Janney
as Robert Cushing
Jameson Thomas
as Jerry Franklin
George P. Breakston
as Tommy Cushing
Richard Tucker
as J.W. Blair
Clarence Wilson
as H.T. Flintly
Francis McDonald
as Radical Speaker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Successful Failure about?
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 get...
Who directed A Successful Failure?
A Successful Failure was directed by Arthur Lubin.
How long is A Successful Failure?
A Successful Failure has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was A Successful Failure released?
A Successful Failure was released on October 14, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Successful Failure?
The main cast of A Successful Failure includes William Collier Sr., Lucile Gleason, Russell Hopton, Gloria Shea, William Janney.