I'd Rather Be Rich
“When it comes to men...or money...she's the richest girl in town!”
Synopsis
An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.
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Sandra Dee
Cynthia Dulaine
Robert Goulet
Paul Benton
Andy Williams
Warren Palmer
Maurice Chevalier
Philip Dulaine
Gene Raymond
Martin Wood
Charles Ruggles
Dr. Charles Crandall
Hermione Gingold
Miss Grimshaw
Allen Jenkins
Fred
Laurie Main
Harrison
Dort Clark
Albert
Hayden Rorke
MacDougall
Rip Taylor
Airline Ticket Agent
Robert Riordan
Director
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Krasna, Leo Townsend, Oscar Brodney
- Original Score
- Percy Faith
- Original Title
- I'd Rather Be Rich
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ross Hunter Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Norman Krasna, Leo Townsend, Oscar Brodney
Percy Faith
Russell Metty
Milton Carruth
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Krasna
Writer
Leo Townsend
Writer
Ross Hunter
Producer
Oscar Brodney
Writer
Jack Smight
Director
Percy Faith
Original Music Composer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is I'd Rather Be Rich about?
An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.
Who directed I'd Rather Be Rich?
I'd Rather Be Rich was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in I'd Rather Be Rich?
The principal cast of I'd Rather Be Rich includes Sandra Dee, Robert Goulet, Andy Williams, Maurice Chevalier, Gene Raymond.
When was I'd Rather Be Rich released and how long is it?
I'd Rather Be Rich was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for I'd Rather Be Rich?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I'd Rather Be Rich was composed by Percy Faith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I'd Rather Be Rich?
I'd Rather Be Rich holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).