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The Idle Rich

The Idle Rich

Millionaire William van Luyn falls in love with his secretary Joan Thayer and marries her. Her family, part of "the great middle class" (as blowhard nephew Henry keeps reminding us), is happy for Joan, but reluctant to take charity from Will. He moves in with them, and they keep resisting, until one day he takes drastic action.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Idle Rich
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1929-06-15
  • Runtime: 80 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (3 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.663
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Conrad Nagel

Conrad Nagel

as William van Luyn

Bessie Love

Bessie Love

as Helen Thayer

Leila Hyams

Leila Hyams

as Joan Thayer

Robert Ober

Robert Ober

as Henry Thayer

James Neill

James Neill

as Mr. Phil Thayer

Edythe Chapman

Edythe Chapman

as Mrs. Alice Thayer

Paul Kruger

Paul Kruger

as Tom Gibney

Kenneth Gibson

Kenneth Gibson

as Frank Thayer

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

marriagemiddle classclass distinction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Idle Rich?

The Idle Rich is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1929-06-15.

Who are the main actors in The Idle Rich?

The main cast includes Conrad Nagel, Bessie Love, Leila Hyams, Robert Ober, James Neill, .

Where can I watch The Idle Rich online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Idle Rich is available.

Is The Idle Rich based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Idle Rich?

The Idle Rich has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 3 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Idle Rich?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Idle Rich?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Idle Rich filmed?

The Idle Rich was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Idle Rich?

The total runtime of The Idle Rich is 80 minutes.

Is The Idle Rich suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Idle Rich?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Idle Rich.

Does The Idle Rich have a post-credit scene?

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