Golden Harvest
“ONE MAN against 20 MILLION weaving a plot that shook a nation!”
Synopsis
A play by Nina Wilcox Putnam was the source for the empire-building drama Golden Harvest. Ambitious grain trader Chris Martin corners the wheat market and becomes a millionaire. Outgrowing his humble farm beginnings, Chris makes a bid for respectability by marrying Chicago socialite Cynthia Flint.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Walt Martin
Chester Morris
Chris Martin
Genevieve Tobin
Cynthia Flint
Roscoe Ates
Louis Jenkins aka Loopey Lou
Julie Haydon
Ellen Goodhue
Elizabeth Patterson
Lydia
Berton Churchill
Eben Martin
Lawrence Gray
Hugh Jackson
Henry Kolker
Henry Flint
Richard Carle
Doctor Hoyt
Charles Sellon
Jason Bowers
Frederick Burton
Judge Goodhue
Jessie Arnold
Mrs. Bowers (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Rev. Dr. Simmons (uncredited)
Harry Bowen
Wheat Farmer (uncredited)
Walter Brennan
Farmhand at Wedding (uncredited)
Edmund Burns
Minor Role (uncredited)
Alphonse Ethier
Wheat Farmer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Wilcox Putnam, Casey Robinson
- Original Title
- Golden Harvest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Murphy
Nina Wilcox Putnam, Casey Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Murphy
Director
Casey Robinson
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Harvest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Golden Harvest about?
A play by Nina Wilcox Putnam was the source for the empire-building drama Golden Harvest. Ambitious grain trader Chris Martin corners the wheat market and becomes a millionaire. Outgrowing his humble farm beginnings, Chris makes a bid for respectability by marrying Chicago socialite Cynthia Flint.
Who directed Golden Harvest?
Golden Harvest was directed by Ralph Murphy.
Who stars in Golden Harvest?
The principal cast of Golden Harvest includes Richard Arlen, Chester Morris, Genevieve Tobin, Roscoe Ates, Julie Haydon.
When was Golden Harvest released and how long is it?
Golden Harvest was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Golden Harvest?
Golden Harvest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).