The Family Next Door
Synopsis
Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy socialite. Consequently, when her smart aleck son Sammy hears that an electric railroad line is to be built through town, she decides that the family can become rich by purchasing the lots along the right of way. Patriarch George Pierce laughs at the idea, but when Rose and Sammy learn that Cora Stewart, the wealthy town widow, has withdrawn her savings from the bank, they jump to the conclusion that she is interested in buying the lots, and mother and son secretly invest the family bank roll in the land.
Top Cast
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Hugh Herbert
George Pierce
Joy Hodges
Laura Pierce
Eddie Quillan
Sammy Pierce
Ruth Donnelly
Mrs. Rose Pierce
Benny Bartlett
Rufus Pierce
Juanita Quigley
Susan Pierce
Thomas Beck
Bill Tevis
Cecil Cunningham
Cora Stewart
James Bush
Harold Waner
Frances Robinson
Jane Hughes
Lillian Yarbo
Blossom
Dorothy Arnold
Cashier
Mark Daniels
Bill Dillon
Georgie Billings
Boy
Raymond Brown
Hammel
James Burke
Policeman
Mary Field
Secretary
Edward Gargan
Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Mortimer Offner
- Original Title
- The Family Next Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Mortimer Offner
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Santley
Director
Mortimer Offner
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Family Next Door
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What is The Family Next Door about?
Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy socialite. Consequently, when her smart aleck son Sammy hears that an electric railroad line is to be built through town, she decides that the family can become rich by purchasing the lots along the right of way. Patriarch George Pierce laughs at the idea, but when Rose and Sammy learn that Cora Stewart, the wealthy town widow, has withdrawn her savings from the bank, they jump to the conclusion that she is interested in buying the lots, and mother and son secretly invest the family bank roll in the land.
Who directed The Family Next Door?
The Family Next Door was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in The Family Next Door?
The principal cast of The Family Next Door includes Hugh Herbert, Joy Hodges, Eddie Quillan, Ruth Donnelly, Benny Bartlett.
When was The Family Next Door released and how long is it?
The Family Next Door was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Family Next Door?
The Family Next Door holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).