Miss Tatlock’s Millions

Miss Tatlock’s Millions

Year: 1948

Runtime: 101 mins

Language: English

Director: Richard Haydn

RomanceComedy

After an accident kills a dim‑witted heir, a resourceful stuntman is hired to assume his identity, allowing the family to gather and decide how Miss Tatlock’s substantial fortune will be divided. The ruse sparks a series of comic misunderstandings as relatives compete for their share of the inheritance.

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Timeline & Setting – Miss Tatlock’s Millions (1948)

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Location

Hawaii

The story partly unfolds in Hawaii, where Schuyler Tatlock is kept out of the way and later brought back for the will reading. The island’s sunny backdrop contrasts with the greed-driven plotting of Miles, Gifford, and Cassie. The location serves as a tropical stage for deception, escape, and eventual revelation.

🏝️ Hawai'i setting 🏖️ Tropical locale

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Main Characters – Miss Tatlock’s Millions (1948)

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Tim Burke (John Lund)

A stuntman hired to impersonate Schuyler Tatlock; his initial motive is money, but he grows to care for Nan and opposes Cassie’s plans. His disguise creates tension as he navigates family suspicions and ultimately reveals his true, loyal self.

🥸 Impostor 💘 Romantic lead

Nan Tatlock

Nan is the compassionate Tatlock sister who welcomes Schuyler back but is attracted to Tim. She tests Tim’s sincerity and embodies trust in a family rife with scheming, ultimately seeking the truth.

❤️ Romantic 👀 Trusting

Miles Tatlock

One of Schuyler’s greedy uncles who schemes to become a trustee of the fortune. He pursues wealth at the expense of family loyalty and uses Cassie and Gifford to push his agenda.

💰 Wealth 🧠 Scheming

Gifford Tatlock

Gifford is another Tatlock uncle aligned with Miles in the plot to control the inheritance. He participates in the schemes, highlighting the corrosive effect of money on family bonds.

💰 Wealth 🧠 Scheming

Cassie Van Alen

Aunt Cassie pushes to secure the inheritance for Nan’s marriage and to maintain control over the fortune. Her pragmatism and manipulation propel the conflict and drive the plot toward a precision-based resolution.

👸 Matriarch 💰 Scheming

Denno Noonan

The “social secretary” who keeps Schuyler’s fortune intact while concealing the truth; he orchestrates Tim’s impersonation and accompanies the plan to Hawaii. He embodies greed and opportunism.

🕵️‍♂️ Scheming 💰 Greed

Nickey Van Alen

Cassie’s son, a playboy whose romance with Nan amplifies the love triangle and adds pressure on the family’s plans.

💘 Romance 🕴️ Playful

Dr. Mason

The physician who weighs in on Schuyler’s condition and the possibility of rationality returning; his observations influence Tim’s decision to stay lucid when needed.

🩺 Doctor 🧠 Insight

Cora

A Tatlock relative who participates in the family’s circle during the will reading and the ensuing deception.

👪 Family 🗝️ Trust

Emily Tatlock

A Tatlock family matriarch whose presence underscores the stakes of the will and the social expectations surrounding Nan’s future.

👩‍🦳 Matriarch 🏛️ Family

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Major Themes – Miss Tatlock’s Millions (1948)

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🥸 Identity

Tim Burke's impersonation of Schuyler Tatlock drives the plot, testing trust and social standing through disguise. The ruse keeps relatives and Nan guessing about who is real and who is fake. The film uses artificial identities to explore honesty, loyalty, and consequences.

💰 Greed

The inheritance is the central engine of conflict, with relatives scheming to gain trusteeship and power over Nan’s future. The pursuit of wealth exposes opportunism and moral compromise within a tight-knit family. The resolution hinges on distinguishing genuine affection from calculated gain.

❤️ Romance

Nan’s feelings for Tim test the limits of trust amid deception. Tim’s jealousy and evolving loyalty complicate the love triangle and push the truth into the open. Romance acts as a moral barometer, guiding characters toward honesty and reconciliation.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:23

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