Three on a Spree is a 1961 British comedy film directed by Sidney J. Furie and starring Jack Watling, Carole Lesley and John Slater. It is based on the 1902 novel Brewster's Millions by George Barr McCutcheon, which became the hit 1906 play written by Winchell Smith and Byron Ongley. It had been previously filmed by Edward Small in 1945.[1]
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Directed by | Sidney J. Furie |
Written by | George Barr McCutcheon (novel, "Brewster's Millions") Winchell Smith and Byron Ongley (play, "Brewster's Millions") |
Produced by | Edward Small (executive) George Fowler David E. Rose (executive) |
Starring | Jack Watling Carole Lesley John Slater |
Cinematography | Stephen Dade |
Edited by | Bert Rule |
Music by | Ken Thorne |
Production company | Caralan Productions |
Distributed by | United Artists |
Release date | 28 June 1961 |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The film was shot at Walton Studios. Its sets were designed by the art director John Blezard.
Michael Brewster stands to inherit £8,000,000, but only if he can spend the first million in 60 days.
The New York Times found the film "all unbelievable and more than a little unpleasant."[1]
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