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Rich Man's Folly (1931)

NR · 1931-11-14 · 1h 20m · EN
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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.

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.

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Grover JonesWriterJohn CromwellDirectorEdward E. Paramore Jr.Writer

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George BancroftGeorge BancroftBrock TrumbullFrances DeeFrances DeeAnn TrumbullRobert AmesRobert AmesJoe WarrenJuliette ComptonJuliette ComptonPaula NorcrossDavid DurandDavid DurandBrock JuniorDorothy PetersonDorothy PetersonKatherine TrumbullHarry AllenHarry AllenMcWylieGilbert EmeryGilbert EmeryKincaidGuy OliverGuy OliverDaytonAnne ShirleyAnne ShirleyAnne, as a childGeorge MacFarlaneGeorge MacFarlaneMarstonWilliam ArnoldWilliam Arnold

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Based on novel or bookShipping company

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Shipping CompanyDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference337143Actor preference295586 · 337568 · 203531

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What is Rich Man's Folly 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.

How long is Rich Man's Folly?

Rich Man's Folly has a runtime of 80 minutes.