6.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19361h 20mUnited States of America

Spendthrift

“He ran a fortune into a shoestring in his hunt for romance!”

Topics:#eccentric millionaire

Synopsis

A profligate, polo-playing playboy (Henry Fonda) is married to a beautiful but superficial heiress (Mary Brian). They divorce, and the wife gets all the money. But the humbled (and impoverished) Fonda finds true love in the arms of Pat Paterson, who cares nothing for material things.

Top Cast

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Henry Fonda

Townsend Middleton

Pat Paterson

Valerie 'Boots' O'Connell

Mary Brian

Sally Barnaby

George Barbier

Uncle Morton Middleton

Edward Brophy

Bill McGuire

Richard Carle

Popsy

Spencer Charters

Col. Barnaby

June Brewster

Topsy Martin

Halliwell Hobbes

Beuhl - the Butler

Jerry Mandy

Enrico

Miki Morita

Valet

Greta Meyer

Hilda - the Maid

Robert Strange

Ransom

Don Brodie

Reporter

Lester Dorr

Reporter

Grace Goodall

Uncle Morton Middleton's Nurse

Jonathan Hale

Attorney

Russell Hicks

Attorney

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 22, 1936

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Raoul Walsh
Screenplay & Story: Raoul Walsh, Bert Hanlon, Eric S. Hatch
Original Title: Spendthrift
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 20m
Production Studios: Walter Wanger Productions, Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Raoul Walsh

Screenplay & Story

Raoul Walsh, Bert Hanlon, Eric S. Hatch

Producers

Walter Wanger

Department Leadership Roster

Raoul Walsh

Writer

Raoul Walsh

Director

Bert Hanlon

Writer

Walter Wanger

Producer

Eric S. Hatch

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spendthrift

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Spendthrift about?

A profligate, polo-playing playboy (Henry Fonda) is married to a beautiful but superficial heiress (Mary Brian). They divorce, and the wife gets all the money. But the humbled (and impoverished) Fonda finds true love in the arms of Pat Paterson, who cares nothing for material things.

Who directed Spendthrift?

Spendthrift was directed by Raoul Walsh.

Who stars in Spendthrift?

The principal cast of Spendthrift includes Henry Fonda, Pat Paterson, Mary Brian, George Barbier, Edward Brophy.

When was Spendthrift released and how long is it?

Spendthrift was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Spendthrift?

Spendthrift holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).