I'd Rather Be Rich (1964)
When it comes to men...or money...she's the richest girl in town!
An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.
Director: Jack Smight
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: August 25, 1964
Cast
- Sandra Dee - Cynthia Dulaine
- Robert Goulet - Paul Benton
- Andy Williams - Warren Palmer
- Maurice Chevalier - Philip Dulaine
- Gene Raymond - Martin Wood
- Charles Ruggles - Dr. Charles Crandall
- Hermione Gingold - Miss Grimshaw
- Allen Jenkins - Fred
- Laurie Main - Harrison
- Dort Clark - Albert
Screenplay
Music: Percy Faith
Cinematography: Russell Metty
Editing: Milton Carruth
Production: Ross Hunter Productions, Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
heiress
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I'd Rather Be Rich about?
- An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.
- Who directed I'd Rather Be Rich?
- I'd Rather Be Rich was directed by Jack Smight.
- Who stars in I'd Rather Be Rich?
- I'd Rather Be Rich stars Sandra Dee, Robert Goulet, Andy Williams, Maurice Chevalier, Gene Raymond, Charles Ruggles.
- How long is I'd Rather Be Rich?
- I'd Rather Be Rich has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is I'd Rather Be Rich?
- I'd Rather Be Rich is a Comedy film.
- Where was I'd Rather Be Rich produced?
- I'd Rather Be Rich was produced in United States of America.