Newly Rich (1931)
Two small town widows bring their children to Hollywood, where their children become competing film stars. The girl is sweet, the boy is a killjoy sissy. For publicity, the rival families go to London to meet a middle European boy King. The three kids decide they need to escape their stifling lives and run away to the docks and join a gang.
Director: Norman Taurog
Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: July 2, 1931
Cast
- Mitzi Green - Daisy Tate
- Edna May Oliver - Bessie Tate
- Louise Fazenda - Maggie Tiffany
- Jackie Searl - Tiny Tim
- Bruce Line - King Maximilian
- Virginia Hammond - Queen Sedonia
- Lawrence Grant - Equerry
- Dell Henderson - Director
- Frank Baker - (uncredited)
- Wilson Benge - (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Sinclair Lewis
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Edward E. Paramore Jr. (Screenplay)
- Agnes Brand Leahy (Scenario Writer)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Norman Taurog
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Newly Rich about?
- Two small town widows bring their children to Hollywood, where their children become competing film stars. The girl is sweet, the boy is a killjoy sissy. For publicity, the rival families go to London to meet a middle European boy King. The three kids decide they need to escape their stifling lives and run away to the docks and join a gang.
- Who directed Newly Rich?
- Newly Rich was directed by Norman Taurog.
- Who stars in Newly Rich?
- Newly Rich stars Mitzi Green, Edna May Oliver, Louise Fazenda, Jackie Searl, Bruce Line, Virginia Hammond.
- How long is Newly Rich?
- Newly Rich has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Newly Rich?
- Newly Rich is a Comedy, Family, Adventure film.
- Where was Newly Rich produced?
- Newly Rich was produced in United States of America.