Overview

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.

Cast

William Collier Sr., Lucile Gleason, Russell Hopton, Gloria Shea, William Janney, Jameson Thomas, George P. Breakston, Richard Tucker

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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 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.

When was "A Successful Failure" released?

A Successful Failure was released in 1934.

Who stars in "A Successful Failure"?

The cast includes William Collier Sr., Lucile Gleason, Russell Hopton, Gloria Shea.

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