The Idle Rich (1929)

Wealth and position clash with poverty in a sterling talking feature drama made from the stage success, "White Collars"!

The Idle Rich (1929) poster

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.

Director: William C. deMille
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 80 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Leonard Smith
Editing: Conrad A. Nervig
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster

Keywords

marriage, middle class, class distinction

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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, James Neill, Edythe Chapman.
How long is The Idle Rich?
The Idle Rich has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is The Idle Rich?
The Idle Rich is a Comedy film.
Where was The Idle Rich produced?
The Idle Rich was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Idle Rich?
The themes of The Idle Rich include: Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.