The Family Next Door (1939)
Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy socialite. Consequently, when her smart aleck son Sammy hears that an electric railroad line is to be built through town, she decides that the family can become rich by purchasing the lots along the right of way. Patriarch George Pierce laughs at the idea, but when Rose and Sammy learn that Cora Stewart, the wealthy town widow, has withdrawn her savings from the bank, they jump to the conclusion that she is interested in buying the lots, and mother and son secretly invest the family bank roll in the land.
Director: Joseph Santley
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date: March 30, 1939
Cast
- Hugh Herbert - George Pierce
- Joy Hodges - Laura Pierce
- Eddie Quillan - Sammy Pierce
- Ruth Donnelly - Mrs. Rose Pierce
- Benny Bartlett - Rufus Pierce
- Juanita Quigley - Susan Pierce
- Thomas Beck - Bill Tevis
- Cecil Cunningham - Cora Stewart
- James Bush - Harold Waner
- Frances Robinson - Jane Hughes
Screenplay
- Mortimer Offner (Screenplay)
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
family
More Films by Director: Joseph Santley
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Family Next Door about?
- Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy socialite. Consequently, when her smart aleck son Sammy hears that an electric railroad line is to be built through town, she decides that the family can become rich by purchasing the lots along the right of way. Patriarch George Pierce laughs at the idea, but when Rose and Sammy learn that Cora Stewart, the wealthy town widow, has withdrawn her savings from the bank, they jump to the conclusion that she is interested in buying the lots, and mother and son secretly invest the family bank roll in the land.
- Who directed The Family Next Door?
- The Family Next Door was directed by Joseph Santley.
- Who stars in The Family Next Door?
- The Family Next Door stars Hugh Herbert, Joy Hodges, Eddie Quillan, Ruth Donnelly, Benny Bartlett, Juanita Quigley.
- How long is The Family Next Door?
- The Family Next Door has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is The Family Next Door?
- The Family Next Door is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Family Next Door produced?
- The Family Next Door was produced in United States of America.