The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss (1936)

Ernest Bliss (Cary Grant) is a rich young man with too little to do. Not realizing the depression he's in is due to boredom, Ernest consults a doctor. Sir James Aldroyd gives Ernest a prescription that he doesn't think Ernest can fill: Ernest must earn his own living for one year using none of his current wealth.

Ernest bets him 50,000 pounds that he can. Moving from one job to the next, he quickly rises from his position as a chauffeur to the executive boardroom. On his climb he learns many lessons of humility and falls in love with a young secretary (Mary Brian).

He rents an apartment in from an old lady who is compassionate and understanding. He works for a limousine service company as a driver where he meets a caring worker. He falls in love with a young woman named Frances Clayton (Mary Brian), and learns a crucial thing in life; to be in love, the lady doesn't have to be beautiful or wealthy, but all heart will do.

During his adventure; he sees life, people, poverty, suffering, and sadness. He understands that people in spite of all uncertainties in life find happiness with what they have, and they care about another human being. He gradually realizes that his wealth is an obstacle in pursuit of happiness and to have peace in eternal life. Cary Grant has performed brilliantly with his usual caliber and charm with an impressive performance from Mary Brian, who is loving, yet vulnerable in life. Will Ernest's amazing adventure end happily? More than 60 years after it was filmed, the movie's last scenes will still surprise you!

Directed by: Alfred Zeisler
Produced by: Alfred Zeisler, Otto Klement, Robert Garrett
Starring: Cary Grant, Mary Brian, Peter Gawthorne
Crew: Merrill G White, Otto Heller, Werner Bochmann
Copyright: Public Domain
Format: Black + White
Duration: 61 mins
Year: 1936
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