Successful Failure (DVD) starring William Collier Sr., Lucille Gleason and Russell Horton

A Successful Failure (1934) is a heartwarming B-comedy directed by Arthur Lubin—his directorial debut. The film follows Ellery Cushing (William Collier Sr.), a veteran newspaperman known for his old-fashioned wisdom. After being fired, he finds unexpected success as a secret radio personality named "Uncle Dudley," a transformation that eventually wins over his money-focused family