Rich Man's Folly (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1931, Rich Man's Folly is a drama film directed by John Cromwell, running about 80 minutes. “A master of industry, a slave to money and commercial ambition-until love teaches him that happiness is not bought on the alter of gold and silver.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The dream of Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company, is to have a son to continue his business. Tragically, Dombey's wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son.
Who’s in it. Rich Man's Folly stars George Bancroft as Brock Trumbull, Frances Dee as Ann Trumbull, Robert Ames as Joe Warren and Juliette Compton as Paula Norcross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Rich Man's Folly has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rich Man's Folly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rich Man's Folly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rich Man's Folly (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rich Man's Folly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rich Man's Folly worth watching?
- Rich Man's Folly holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rich Man's Folly?
- Rich Man's Folly stars George Bancroft, Frances Dee, Robert Ames, Juliette Compton and David Durand.
- When was Rich Man's Folly released?
- Rich Man's Folly was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.