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The Idle Rich (1929)

Movie ★ 6.6 80 min

Comedy

Millionaire William van Luyn falls in love with his secretary Joan Thayer and marries her. Her family, part of "the great middle class" (as blowhard nephew Henry keeps reminding us), is happy for Joan, but reluctant to take charity from Will. He moves in with them, and they keep resisting, until one day he takes drastic action.

William C. deMille Director Clara Beranger Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 15, 1929
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0020014
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Themes

Cast

Conrad Nagel Conrad Nagel William van Luyn Bessie Love Bessie Love Helen Thayer Leila Hyams Leila Hyams Joan Thayer Robert Ober Robert Ober Henry Thayer James Neill James Neill Mr. Phil Thayer Edythe Chapman Edythe Chapman Mrs. Alice Thayer Paul Kruger Paul Kruger Tom Gibney Kenneth Gibson Frank Thayer

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Idle Rich about?
Millionaire William van Luyn falls in love with his secretary Joan Thayer and marries her. Her family, part of "the great middle class" (as blowhard nephew Henry keeps reminding us), is happy for Joan, but reluctant to take charity from Will. He moves in with them, and they keep resisting, until one day he takes drastic action.
Who directed The Idle Rich?
The Idle Rich was directed by William C. deMille.
Who stars in The Idle Rich?
The Idle Rich stars Conrad Nagel, Bessie Love, Leila Hyams, Robert Ober.
When was The Idle Rich released?
The Idle Rich is a 1929 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Idle Rich?
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