The Richest Girl in the World
“$30,000 A DAY TO SPEND...and nothing to live for!”
Synopsis
Millionairess Dorothy Hunter is tired of finding out that her boyfriends love her for her money, and equally weary of losing eligible beaus who don't want to be considered fortune-hunters. That's why she trades identities with her secretary Sylvia before embarking on her next romance with Tony Travers. This causes numerous complications not only for Dorothy and Tony but for Sylvia, whose own husband Philip is not the most patient of men.
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Miriam Hopkins
Dorothy Hunter
Joel McCrea
Anthony Travers
Fay Wray
Sylvia Lockwood
Henry Stephenson
John Connors
Reginald Denny
Phillip Lockwood
Beryl Mercer
Maid
George Meeker
Donald
Wade Boteler
Jim Franey
Herbert Bunston
Cavendish
Burr McIntosh
David Preston
Edgar Norton
Binkley - The Butler
Selmer Jackson
Dr. Harvey (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Harold Miller
Party Guest (uncredited)
Charles Coleman
(uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Party Guest (uncredited)
William A. Boardway
Party Guest (uncredited)
Harry Bowen
Pinky (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Krasna
- Original Title
- The Richest Girl in the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Norman Krasna
Nicholas Musuraca
George Crone
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Norman Krasna
Writer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
George Crone
Editor
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Richest Girl in the World about?
Millionairess Dorothy Hunter is tired of finding out that her boyfriends love her for her money, and equally weary of losing eligible beaus who don't want to be considered fortune-hunters. That's why she trades identities with her secretary Sylvia before embarking on her next romance with Tony Travers. This causes numerous complications not only for Dorothy and Tony but for Sylvia, whose own husband Philip is not the most patient of men.
Who directed The Richest Girl in the World?
The Richest Girl in the World was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in The Richest Girl in the World?
The principal cast of The Richest Girl in the World includes Miriam Hopkins, Joel McCrea, Fay Wray, Henry Stephenson, Reginald Denny.
When was The Richest Girl in the World released and how long is it?
The Richest Girl in the World was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Richest Girl in the World?
The Richest Girl in the World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).