Newly Rich (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1931, Newly Rich is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Two small town widows bring their children to Hollywood, where their children become competing film stars. The girl is sweet, the boy is a killjoy sissy. For publicity, the rival families go to London to meet a middle European boy King. The three kids decide they need to escape their stifling lives and run away to the docks and join a gang.
Who’s in it. Newly Rich stars Mitzi Green as Daisy Tate, Edna May Oliver as Bessie Tate, Louise Fazenda as Maggie Tiffany and Jackie Searl as Tiny Tim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Newly Rich has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Newly Rich page.
If you liked it. Fans of Newly Rich tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Newly Rich (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Newly Rich change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Newly Rich worth watching?
- Newly Rich holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Newly Rich?
- Newly Rich stars Mitzi Green, Edna May Oliver, Louise Fazenda, Jackie Searl and Bruce Line.
- When was Newly Rich released?
- Newly Rich was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.