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Five and Ten (1931)

1931-06-13 · 1h 29m · EN
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John owns the largest chain of five and ten cent stores in the country. He moves his family to New York from Kansas City and their life, though grand, is falling apart due to his constant working. Wife and mother Jenny is lonely. Son Avery hates his job. Daughter Jennifer is snubbed by classmate Muriel and her friends. At a charity bazaar, Jennifer meets Berry and sparks are evident. However, he is engaged to Muriel and Muriel will make sure that she, and only she, marries Berry. After the marriage, Berry still thinks of Jennifer as Jennifer thinks of Berry. Avery laments about the state of his family since they were happy in Kansas City.

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Robert Z. LeonardDirector

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Marion DaviesMarion DaviesJennifer RarickLeslie HowardLeslie HowardBerry RhodesRichard BennettRichard BennettJohn RarickIrene RichIrene RichJenny RarickDouglass MontgomeryDouglass MontgomeryAvery RarickMary DuncanMary DuncanMuriel PrestonGeorge IrvingGeorge IrvingMr. Brooks (uncredited)Henry ArmettaHenry ArmettaTaxi Driver (uncredited)Bill ElliottBill ElliottWedding Guest (uncredited)Carl StockdaleCarl StockdaleDoctor at Bedside (uncredited)Halliwell HobbesHalliwell HobbesHopkins (uncredited)William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienDuncan (uncredited)

Keywords

Wealthy familyArchitectHigh risePre-codeFamily tragedyUnfaithful wifeNeglected wifeMillionaire's daughterMisplaced prioritiesChain store magnateSociety weddingSocial snub

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityWealthy Family · Architect · High RiseMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance · Wealthy Family · Family Tragedy

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What is Five and Ten about?

John owns the largest chain of five and ten cent stores in the country. He moves his family to New York from Kansas City and their life, though grand, is falling apart due to his constant working. Wife and mother Jenny is lonely. Son Avery hates his job. Daughter Jennifer is snubbed by classmate Muriel and her friends. At a charity bazaar, Jennifer meets Berry and sparks are evident. However, he is engaged to Muriel and Muriel will make sure that she, and only she, marries Berry. After the marriage, Berry still thinks of Jennifer as Jennifer thinks of Berry. Avery laments about the state of his family since they were happy in Kansas City.

How long is Five and Ten?

Five and Ten has a runtime of 89 minutes.