Rich Man, Poor Man
Synopsis
Born and raised in poverty, Marguerite Clark has learned to expect very little out of life and thus is rather surprised to learn that she is the niece of a wealthy financier. Alas, this puts a crimp in her romance with a handsome young architect, who has long despised the financier for causing the downfall of the architect's father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Searle Dawley
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Searle Dawley, Maximilian Foster
- Original Title
- Rich Man, Poor Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Searle Dawley
J. Searle Dawley, Maximilian Foster
Department Leadership Roster
J. Searle Dawley
Director
J. Searle Dawley
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rich Man, Poor Man
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What is Rich Man, Poor Man about?
Born and raised in poverty, Marguerite Clark has learned to expect very little out of life and thus is rather surprised to learn that she is the niece of a wealthy financier. Alas, this puts a crimp in her romance with a handsome young architect, who has long despised the financier for causing the downfall of the architect's father.
Who directed Rich Man, Poor Man?
Rich Man, Poor Man was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
Who stars in Rich Man, Poor Man?
The principal cast of Rich Man, Poor Man includes Marguerite Clark, Richard Barthelmess, George Backus, Frederick Warde, J.W. Herbert.
When was Rich Man, Poor Man released and how long is it?
Rich Man, Poor Man was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Rich Man, Poor Man based on a book or true story?
Rich Man, Poor Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maximilian Foster".