The Richest Man in Town
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Synopsis
The conflicting views of two leading citizens in a small town are reconciled when they come across a promoter who is planning to defraud the town. He is reformed by the daughter of one.
Top Cast
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Frank Craven
Abb Crothers
Edgar Buchanan
Pete Martin
Eileen O'Hearn
Mary Martin
Roger Pryor
Tom Manning
Tom Dugan
Jack Leslie
George McKay
Jerry Ross
Jimmie Dodd
Bill
Jan Duggan
Penelope Kidwell
John Tyrrell
Ozzie Williams
Harry Tyler
Cliff Smithers
Will Wright
Frederick Johnson
Joel Friedkin
Ed Gunther
Edward Earle
Berton
Erville Alderson
Frank the Barber
Thomas W. Ross
Dr. Dickinson
Ferris Taylor
Hawkins the Grocer
Abe Reynolds
Lounger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Barton
- Screenplay & Story
- Fanya Foss, Jerry Sackheim
- Original Title
- The Richest Man in Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Barton
Fanya Foss, Jerry Sackheim
Philip Tannura
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Barton
Director
Fanya Foss
Writer
Jerry Sackheim
Writer
Philip Tannura
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Richest Man in Town
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What is The Richest Man in Town about?
The conflicting views of two leading citizens in a small town are reconciled when they come across a promoter who is planning to defraud the town. He is reformed by the daughter of one.
Who directed The Richest Man in Town?
The Richest Man in Town was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in The Richest Man in Town?
The principal cast of The Richest Man in Town includes Frank Craven, Edgar Buchanan, Eileen O'Hearn, Roger Pryor, Tom Dugan.
When was The Richest Man in Town released and how long is it?
The Richest Man in Town was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Richest Man in Town?
The Richest Man in Town holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).