The Billion Dollar Hobo Poster Original Daybill 1977 Tim Conway
Daybill Poster. The Billion Dollar Hobo is a 1977 American comedy film starring Tim Conway (McHales Navy) and Will Geer (best known as Grandpa in The Waltons) in his last role. The storyline of the film was as such: Conway is Vernon Praiseworthy, only heir to his uncle's fortune, who faced poverty and misfortune during the Great Depression but managed to build up his riches despite these hardships. To become eligible for the inheritance, Vernon must suffer as his uncle did by becoming a migrant hobo for a time. Soon after, Vernon and the dog sent to protect him are caught up in a dognapping scheme.