Rich Man's Folly
“A master of industry, a slave to money and commercial ambition-until love teaches him that happiness is not bought on the alter of gold and silver.”
Synopsis
The dream of Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company, is to have a son to continue his business. Tragically, Dombey's wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, Grover Jones, Edward E. Paramore Jr.
- Original Score
- Herman Hand, W. Franke Harling, Bernhard Kaun, Rudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold, Oscar Potoker, Richard A. Whiting
- Original Title
- Rich Man's Folly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Charles Dickens, Grover Jones, Edward E. Paramore Jr.
Herman Hand, W. Franke Harling, Bernhard Kaun, Rudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold, Oscar Potoker, Richard A. Whiting
David Abel
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
Grover Jones
Writer
Edward E. Paramore Jr.
Writer
David Abel
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 Rich Man's Folly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rich Man's Folly about?
The dream of Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company, is to have a son to continue his business. Tragically, Dombey's wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son.
Who directed Rich Man's Folly?
Rich Man's Folly was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in Rich Man's Folly?
The principal cast of Rich Man's Folly includes George Bancroft, Frances Dee, Robert Ames, Juliette Compton, David Durand.
When was Rich Man's Folly released and how long is it?
Rich Man's Folly was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Rich Man's Folly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rich Man's Folly was composed by Herman Hand, W. Franke Harling, Bernhard Kaun, Rudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold, Oscar Potoker, Richard A. Whiting.
Is Rich Man's Folly based on a book or true story?
Rich Man's Folly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rich Man's Folly?
Rich Man's Folly holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).