Newly Rich
Synopsis
Two small town widows bring their children to Hollywood, where their children become competing film stars. The girl is sweet, the boy is a killjoy sissy. For publicity, the rival families go to London to meet a middle European boy King. The three kids decide they need to escape their stifling lives and run away to the docks and join a gang.
Top Cast
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Mitzi Green
Daisy Tate
Edna May Oliver
Bessie Tate
Louise Fazenda
Maggie Tiffany
Jackie Searl
Tiny Tim
Bruce Line
King Maximilian
Virginia Hammond
Queen Sedonia
Lawrence Grant
Equerry
Dell Henderson
Director
Frank Baker
(uncredited)
Wilson Benge
(uncredited)
Lynton Brent
(uncredited)
Lester Dorr
(uncredited)
Herbert Evans
Tiffany Chauffeur (uncredited)
Howard Goldstein
Lettie
Betty Jane Graham
Little Girl (uncredited)
Dannie Mac Grant
(uncredited)
Ben Hall
Toby (uncredited)
Olaf Hytten
Florist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward E. Paramore Jr.
- Original Title
- Newly Rich
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Edward E. Paramore Jr., Sinclair Lewis, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Agnes Brand Leahy
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
Sinclair Lewis
Writer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Writer
Edward E. Paramore Jr.
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newly Rich
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What is Newly Rich about?
Two small town widows bring their children to Hollywood, where their children become competing film stars. The girl is sweet, the boy is a killjoy sissy. For publicity, the rival families go to London to meet a middle European boy King. The three kids decide they need to escape their stifling lives and run away to the docks and join a gang.
Who directed Newly Rich?
Newly Rich was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in Newly Rich?
The principal cast of Newly Rich includes Mitzi Green, Edna May Oliver, Louise Fazenda, Jackie Searl, Bruce Line.
When was Newly Rich released and how long is it?
Newly Rich was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.