The Poor Little Rich Girl
Synopsis
Gwen's family is rich, but her parents ignore her and most of the servants push her around, so she is lonely and unhappy. Her father is concerned only with making money, and her mother cares only about her social position. But one day a servant's irresponsibility creates a crisis that causes everyone to rethink what is important to them.
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Mary Pickford
Gwen
Madlaine Traverse
Gwendolyn's Mother
Charles Wellesley
Gwendolyn's Father
Gladys Fairbanks
Jane
Frank McGlynn Sr.
The Plumber
Emile La Croix
The Organ Grinder
Marcia Harris
Miss Royale
Marcia Harris
Thomas
Frank Andrews
Potter
Herbert Prior
The Doctor
George Gernon
Johnny Blake
Maxine Elliott Hicks
Susie May Squoggs (as Maxine Hicks)
Nora Cecil
One of Gwendolyn's Teachers (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- The Poor Little Rich Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Artcraft Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Frances Marion
John van den Broek, Lucien N. Andriot
Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Ben Carré
Production Design
John van den Broek
Director of Photography
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Frances Marion
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Poor Little Rich Girl
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What is The Poor Little Rich Girl about?
Gwen's family is rich, but her parents ignore her and most of the servants push her around, so she is lonely and unhappy. Her father is concerned only with making money, and her mother cares only about her social position. But one day a servant's irresponsibility creates a crisis that causes everyone to rethink what is important to them.
Who directed The Poor Little Rich Girl?
The Poor Little Rich Girl was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in The Poor Little Rich Girl?
The principal cast of The Poor Little Rich Girl includes Mary Pickford, Madlaine Traverse, Charles Wellesley, Gladys Fairbanks, Frank McGlynn Sr..
When was The Poor Little Rich Girl released and how long is it?
The Poor Little Rich Girl was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.