Children of the Ritz
Synopsis
A spoiled rich girl falls for a poor chauffeur. Their situations are changed when her family loses all their money and he wins $50,000 at a racetrack. They get married, but it's not long before she starts spending their money the way she used to spend hers. Complications ensue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Adelaide Heilbron, Paul Perez, Cornell Woolrich
- Original Title
- Children of the Ritz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
Adelaide Heilbron, Paul Perez, Cornell Woolrich
James Van Trees
LeRoy Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Adelaide Heilbron
Writer
Paul Perez
Writer
John Francis Dillon
Director
Cornell Woolrich
Writer
LeRoy Stone
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of the Ritz
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What is Children of the Ritz about?
A spoiled rich girl falls for a poor chauffeur. Their situations are changed when her family loses all their money and he wins $50,000 at a racetrack. They get married, but it's not long before she starts spending their money the way she used to spend hers. Complications ensue.
Who directed Children of the Ritz?
Children of the Ritz was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in Children of the Ritz?
The principal cast of Children of the Ritz includes Dorothy Mackaill, Jack Mulhall, James Ford, Richard Carlyle, Evelyn Hall.
When was Children of the Ritz released and how long is it?
Children of the Ritz was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.