Sudden Riches (1916)

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Successful, but financially struggling architect Robert Crewe is devoted to his wife Marion and daughter Emily. Unknown to him, his Uncle Abner harbors a spite for him because Robert's father stole Abner's fiancée, who died in childbirth after their marriage. Mad for revenge Abner hires a beauty to break up Robert's home, but she fails. When Abner dies, he leaves Robert his fortune hoping it will lead to Robert's downfall. He is almost proved correct but when Robert and Marion are threatened with Emily's death, they finally decide to change their lives and bring the family back together.

Director: Émile Chautard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: Peerless Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

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lost film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sudden Riches about?
Successful, but financially struggling architect Robert Crewe is devoted to his wife Marion and daughter Emily. Unknown to him, his Uncle Abner harbors a spite for him because Robert's father stole Abner's fiancée, who died in childbirth after their marriage. Mad for revenge Abner hires a beauty to break up Robert's home, but she fails. When Abner dies, he leaves Robert his fortune hoping it will lead to Robert's downfall. He is almost proved correct but when Robert and Marion are threatened with Emily's death, they finally decide to change their lives and bring the family back together.
Who directed Sudden Riches?
Sudden Riches was directed by Émile Chautard.
Who stars in Sudden Riches?
Sudden Riches stars Robert Warwick, Gerda Holmes, Clara Whipple, Madge Evans, Lillian Cook, Emil De Varney.
How long is Sudden Riches?
Sudden Riches has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Sudden Riches?
Sudden Riches is a Drama film.
Where was Sudden Riches produced?
Sudden Riches was produced in United States of America.