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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
gptkb:play
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:1914
gptkb:Brewster's_Millions_(1914_film)
gptkb:1985
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:film
gptkb:Brewster's_Millions_(1945_film)
gptkb:Brewster's_Millions_(1985_film)
1945
television adaptations
multiple films
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:George_Barr_Mc_Cutcheon
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:character
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Brewster faces challenges in spending the money.
Brewster's friends help him spend the money.
Brewster's uncle is a wealthy benefactor.
Brewster's actions lead to unexpected consequences.
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gptkbp:character_development
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Montague Brewster undergoes personal growth.
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gptkbp:conflict
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Brewster's internal conflict about wealth.
Brewster's struggle against societal norms.
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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generally positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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explores themes of wealth and responsibility
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gptkbp:first_performance
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1906
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:The_Prince_of_Graustark
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gptkbp:follows
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gptkb:Monty_Brewster
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:has_character
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gptkb:Monty_Brewster
gptkb:John_M._Brewster
gptkb:Miss_Mabel
Mr. Mc Gowan
Mr. Mc Carthy
Mr. Brewster's uncle
Mr. Mc Carthy's lawyer
Mr. Mc Ginnis
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gptkbp:has_influence_on
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gptkb:organization
subsequent comedies
financial themes in media
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gptkbp:has_setting
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gptkb:New_York
various locations
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gptkbp:has_theme
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:Saint
gptkb:Trust
love
inheritance
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Brewster's Millions
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gptkbp:influence
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inspired similar stories
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Brewster's_Millions_(1921_film)
gptkb:Brewster's_Millions_(1945_film)
gptkb:Brewster's_Millions_(1985_film)
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gptkbp:inspiration
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based on a play by Edward Rose
inspired by the concept of 'spend it or lose it'.
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-1-60381-123-4
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:legacy
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cultural references
remakes
inspired adaptations
has inspired various adaptations.
continues to be referenced in popular culture.
remains a classic in American literature.
examines the relationship between money and happiness.
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Montague_Brewster
gptkb:Montgomery_Brewster
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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humorous
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gptkbp:notable_production
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:official_language
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English
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gptkbp:page_count
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320
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gptkbp:plot
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A man inherits a fortune with the condition that he must spend a million dollars in a month.
A man must spend a million dollars in a month to inherit a larger fortune.
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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The Man from Brodney's
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:Borough
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gptkbp:published_by
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1902
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gptkbp:published_year
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1902
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:A._C._Mc_Clurg_&_Co.
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gptkbp:resolution
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Brewster learns valuable life lessons.
Brewster ultimately inherits the fortune.
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gptkbp:set_in
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early 20th century
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Borough
gptkb:United_States
early 20th century America.
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:Community_Center
societal expectations
the nature of wealth
spending vs saving
wealth and spending
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:George_Barr_Mc_Cutcheon
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Richard_Pryor
gptkb:Veronica_Porche
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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