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The Richest Man in Town (1941)

Movie ★ 10.0 70 min

Comedy

The conflicting views of two leading citizens in a small town are reconciled when they come across a promoter who is planning to defraud the town. He is reformed by the daughter of one.

Charles Barton Director Fanya Foss Writer Jerry Sackheim Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 2, 1941
Runtime
70 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0034099
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Themes

Cast

Frank Craven Frank Craven Abb Crothers Edgar Buchanan Edgar Buchanan Pete Martin Eileen O'Hearn Eileen O'Hearn Mary Martin Roger Pryor Roger Pryor Tom Manning Tom Dugan Tom Dugan Jack Leslie George McKay George McKay Jerry Ross Jimmie Dodd Jimmie Dodd Bill Jan Duggan Jan Duggan Penelope Kidwell John Tyrrell John Tyrrell Ozzie Williams Harry Tyler Harry Tyler Cliff Smithers Will Wright Will Wright Frederick Johnson Joel Friedkin Joel Friedkin Ed Gunther Edward Earle Edward Earle Berton Erville Alderson Erville Alderson Frank the Barber Thomas W. Ross Thomas W. Ross Dr. Dickinson Ferris Taylor Ferris Taylor Hawkins the Grocer Abe Reynolds Lounger (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Richest Man in Town about?
The conflicting views of two leading citizens in a small town are reconciled when they come across a promoter who is planning to defraud the town. He is reformed by the daughter of one.
Who directed The Richest Man in Town?
The Richest Man in Town was directed by Charles Barton.
Who stars in The Richest Man in Town?
The Richest Man in Town stars Frank Craven, Edgar Buchanan, Eileen O'Hearn, Roger Pryor.
When was The Richest Man in Town released?
The Richest Man in Town is a 1941 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Richest Man in Town?
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