The Man in Possession(1931)
He was only a servant-but oh how he could serve!
The Man in Possession Synopsis
A deeply in debt heiress tries to land a rich man while a collector from the Sheriff's office is guarding the assets in her house.
The Man in Possession (1931) is a comedy and romance film directed by Sam Wood, released on July 4, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Robert Montgomery, Charlotte Greenwood, Irene Purcell and C. Aubrey Smith. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Wood
- Writers:
- Sarah Y. Mason, Sarah Y. Mason, H.M. Harwood
- Producers:
- Sam Wood
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver T. Marsh
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Man in Possession Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Montgomery
as Raymond Dabney
Charlotte Greenwood
as Clara
Irene Purcell
as Crystal Wetherby
C. Aubrey Smith
as Mr. Dabney
Beryl Mercer
as Mrs. Dabney
Reginald Owen
as Claude Dabney
Alan Mowbray
as Sir Charles Cartwright
Maude Eburne
as Esther
- Forrester Harvey
Forrester Harvey
as Bailiff
Yorke Sherwood
as Butcher
Key crew
Directed by Sam Wood, written by Sarah Y. Mason, Sarah Y. Mason and H.M. Harwood, produced by Sam Wood.
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The Man in Possession Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Man in Possession – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Man in Possession?
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The main cast of The Man in Possession (1931) includes Robert Montgomery, Charlotte Greenwood, Irene Purcell, C. Aubrey Smith and Beryl Mercer. The film was directed by Sam Wood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man in Possession released?
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The Man in Possession was released on July 4, 1931 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Man in Possession worth watching?
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The Man in Possession (1931) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.