Five and Ten
Synopsis
John owns the largest chain of five and ten cent stores in the country. He moves his family to New York from Kansas City and their life, though grand, is falling apart due to his constant working. Wife and mother Jenny is lonely. Son Avery hates his job. Daughter Jennifer is snubbed by classmate Muriel and her friends. At a charity bazaar, Jennifer meets Berry and sparks are evident. However, he is engaged to Muriel and Muriel will make sure that she, and only she, marries Berry. After the marriage, Berry still thinks of Jennifer as Jennifer thinks of Berry. Avery laments about the state of his family since they were happy in Kansas City.
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Marion Davies
Jennifer Rarick
Leslie Howard
Berry Rhodes
Richard Bennett
John Rarick
Irene Rich
Jenny Rarick
Douglass Montgomery
Avery Rarick
Mary Duncan
Muriel Preston
George Irving
Mr. Brooks (uncredited)
Henry Armetta
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Carl Stockdale
Doctor at Bedside (uncredited)
Halliwell Hobbes
Hopkins (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
Ramon (uncredited)
Ruth Selwyn
Midge (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Duncan (uncredited)
Maude Turner Gordon
Dowager (uncredited)
Wilbur Mack
Dedication Guest (uncredited)
Wilson Benge
Wilson (uncredited)
Arthur Housman
Piggy - Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Fannie Hurst
- Original Title
- Five and Ten
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Fannie Hurst
George Barnes
Margaret Booth
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Margaret Booth
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
George Barnes
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 Five and Ten
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What is Five and Ten about?
John owns the largest chain of five and ten cent stores in the country. He moves his family to New York from Kansas City and their life, though grand, is falling apart due to his constant working. Wife and mother Jenny is lonely. Son Avery hates his job. Daughter Jennifer is snubbed by classmate Muriel and her friends. At a charity bazaar, Jennifer meets Berry and sparks are evident. However, he is engaged to Muriel and Muriel will make sure that she, and only she, marries Berry. After the marriage, Berry still thinks of Jennifer as Jennifer thinks of Berry. Avery laments about the state of his family since they were happy in Kansas City.
Who directed Five and Ten?
Five and Ten was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in Five and Ten?
The principal cast of Five and Ten includes Marion Davies, Leslie Howard, Richard Bennett, Irene Rich, Douglass Montgomery.
When was Five and Ten released and how long is it?
Five and Ten was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Is Five and Ten based on a book or true story?
Five and Ten is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fannie Hurst".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Five and Ten?
Five and Ten holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).