Sudden Money
“SWEEPSTAKES MANIA....IT"S a Howl....IT'S a Riot...IT"S a Revolution!”
Synopsis
Promises of happier times dawn for the financially distressed Patterson family when father Sweeney and brother-in-law Archibald "Doc" Finney win a $150,000 grand prize in the sweepstake contest. With their windfall, each member of the family decides to pursue a dream.
Top Cast
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Charles Ruggles
Sweeney J. Patterson
Marjorie Rambeau
Elsie Patterson
Charley Grapewin
Grandpa Casey Patterson
Broderick Crawford
Archibald 'Doc' Finney
Billy Lee
Junior Patterson
Evelyn Keyes
Mary Patterson
Phil Warren
Eddie Dunn
Joyce Mathews
Yolo
Richard Tucker
Mr. Rodney Hinds
James Burke
McPherson
Charles Halton
Mr. Wixby
Ethel Wales
Miss Perkins
Alex Melesh
Prof. Armand Tito
John Gallaudet
Phil Stokes
John Kelly
Butch
Homer Dickenson
Herbie
Joe Yule
Joe
Billy Engle
Peewee
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Grindé
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis R. Foster
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Sudden Money
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Grindé
Lewis R. Foster
John Leipold
Henry Sharp
Ellsworth Hoagland
William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Grindé
Director
William C. Thomas
Producer
Lewis R. Foster
Writer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
Henry Sharp
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sudden Money
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sudden Money about?
Promises of happier times dawn for the financially distressed Patterson family when father Sweeney and brother-in-law Archibald "Doc" Finney win a $150,000 grand prize in the sweepstake contest. With their windfall, each member of the family decides to pursue a dream.
Who directed Sudden Money?
Sudden Money was directed by Nick Grindé.
Who stars in Sudden Money?
The principal cast of Sudden Money includes Charles Ruggles, Marjorie Rambeau, Charley Grapewin, Broderick Crawford, Billy Lee.
When was Sudden Money released and how long is it?
Sudden Money was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Sudden Money?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sudden Money was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sudden Money?
Sudden Money holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).