Sudden Riches
Synopsis
Successful, but financially struggling architect Robert Crewe is devoted to his wife Marion and daughter Emily. Unknown to him, his Uncle Abner harbors a spite for him because Robert's father stole Abner's fiancée, who died in childbirth after their marriage. Mad for revenge Abner hires a beauty to break up Robert's home, but she fails. When Abner dies, he leaves Robert his fortune hoping it will lead to Robert's downfall. He is almost proved correct but when Robert and Marion are threatened with Emily's death, they finally decide to change their lives and bring the family back together.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Émile Chautard
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer
- Original Title
- Sudden Riches
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Peerless Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Émile Chautard
Richard Schayer
Department Leadership Roster
Émile Chautard
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sudden Riches
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What is Sudden Riches about?
Successful, but financially struggling architect Robert Crewe is devoted to his wife Marion and daughter Emily. Unknown to him, his Uncle Abner harbors a spite for him because Robert's father stole Abner's fiancée, who died in childbirth after their marriage. Mad for revenge Abner hires a beauty to break up Robert's home, but she fails. When Abner dies, he leaves Robert his fortune hoping it will lead to Robert's downfall. He is almost proved correct but when Robert and Marion are threatened with Emily's death, they finally decide to change their lives and bring the family back together.
Who directed Sudden Riches?
Sudden Riches was directed by Émile Chautard.
Who stars in Sudden Riches?
The principal cast of Sudden Riches includes Robert Warwick, Gerda Holmes, Clara Whipple, Madge Evans, Lillian Cook.
When was Sudden Riches released and how long is it?
Sudden Riches was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.