The New Rich (1938)
The workers Legendre and Martinet have won a large sum in the national lottery. Instead of squandering it, they had the good idea to invest it in industry. Happy in business, they soon find themselves at the head of a fortune. But their characters are very different. Legendre, who is brave and honest, narrowly escapes the malevolence of a couple of harlots. Martinet, his former work companion, has become a crooked and formidable financier. Both will face each other in court, the honesty of the first finally triumphing over the greed of the second.
Director: André Berthomieu
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: June 15, 1938
Cast
- Raimu - Legendre
- Michel Simon - Martinet
- Betty Stockfeld - Betty
- Fernand Fabre - Fronsac
- Marcel Maupi - Jules
- René Bergeron - Chevalier
- Germaine Charley - Mrs. Legendre
- Jean Joffre - Ancelier
- Raymond Segard - Georges Martinet
- Gaston Dubosc
Screenplay
- Robert Cesse (Novel)
- Charles d'Abadie (Novel)
- Charles-Félix Tavano (Screenplay)
Production: Grands Films Artistiques
Country: France
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: André Berthomieu
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The New Rich about?
- The workers Legendre and Martinet have won a large sum in the national lottery. Instead of squandering it, they had the good idea to invest it in industry. Happy in business, they soon find themselves at the head of a fortune. But their characters are very different. Legendre, who is brave and honest, narrowly escapes the malevolence of a couple of harlots. Martinet, his former work companion, has become a crooked and formidable financier. Both will face each other in court, the honesty of the first finally triumphing over the greed of the second.
- Who directed The New Rich?
- The New Rich was directed by André Berthomieu.
- Who stars in The New Rich?
- The New Rich stars Raimu, Michel Simon, Betty Stockfeld, Fernand Fabre, Marcel Maupi, René Bergeron.
- How long is The New Rich?
- The New Rich has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The New Rich?
- The New Rich is a Comedy film.
- Where was The New Rich produced?
- The New Rich was produced in France.