The Idle Rich
“Wealth and position clash with poverty in a sterling talking feature drama made from the stage success, "White Collars"!”
Synopsis
Millionaire William van Luyn falls in love with his secretary Joan Thayer and marries her. Her family, part of "the great middle class" (as blowhard nephew Henry keeps reminding us), is happy for Joan, but reluctant to take charity from Will. He moves in with them, and they keep resisting, until one day he takes drastic action.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. deMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Franklin, Clara Beranger
- Original Title
- The Idle Rich
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. deMille
Edgar Franklin, Clara Beranger
Leonard Smith
Conrad A. Nervig
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
William C. deMille
Director
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
Clara Beranger
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idle Rich
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What is The Idle Rich about?
Millionaire William van Luyn falls in love with his secretary Joan Thayer and marries her. Her family, part of "the great middle class" (as blowhard nephew Henry keeps reminding us), is happy for Joan, but reluctant to take charity from Will. He moves in with them, and they keep resisting, until one day he takes drastic action.
Who directed The Idle Rich?
The Idle Rich was directed by William C. deMille.
Who stars in The Idle Rich?
The principal cast of The Idle Rich includes Conrad Nagel, Bessie Love, Leila Hyams, Robert Ober, James Neill.
When was The Idle Rich released and how long is it?
The Idle Rich was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.