Million Dollar Weekend is a 1948 American film noir directed by, and starring, Gene Raymond, based on his original story.

Stockbroker Nicholas Lawrence (Gene Raymond) has grown tired of his tedious life in Los Angeles and decides one day to escape, stealing cash and securities from his company worth about a million dollars.

Cynthia Strong (Osa Massen, credited as Stephanie Paull) has just attended her husband's funeral service.

As Cynthia leans back in her seat, she is caught by surprise when a man she knows named Alan Marker (Francis Lederer) comes up to her and claims he saw her murder her husband.

Marker wants half the life insurance money to keep his mouth shut, but Cynthia denies His accusation.

As they arrive in San Francisco and prepare to de-plane, Marker sees to it that Nick is caught by the customs officers, who suspect he is carrying illegal plant life.

As Nick is sitting in the restaurant alone, a young woman comes in to buy a bottle of a certain Napoleon brandy, which happens to be exactly the brand that is Marker's favorite.