The Poor Rich Man (1918)

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Vantyne Carter is a playboy living in luxury off his father. Vantyne's cousin Teddy, meanwhile, leads a fine upstanding life -- or at least he appears to, so he can curry favor with his wealthy uncle, Vantyne's father. One day, the senior Carter, fed up with his son's antics, decides to play a trick on both Vantyne and Teddy. The old man and his lawyer go off on a hunting trip, and then the lawyer returns with news that Carter was killed in an accident.

Director: Charles Brabin
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
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Production: Metro Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

silent film, partially lost film

More Films by Director: Charles Brabin
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Poor Rich Man about?
Vantyne Carter is a playboy living in luxury off his father. Vantyne's cousin Teddy, meanwhile, leads a fine upstanding life -- or at least he appears to, so he can curry favor with his wealthy uncle, Vantyne's father. One day, the senior Carter, fed up with his son's antics, decides to play a trick on both Vantyne and Teddy. The old man and his lawyer go off on a hunting trip, and then the lawyer returns with news that Carter was killed in an accident.
Who directed The Poor Rich Man?
The Poor Rich Man was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in The Poor Rich Man?
The Poor Rich Man stars Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, Stuart Holmes, Sally Crute, Jules Cowles, Louis Wolheim.
How long is The Poor Rich Man?
The Poor Rich Man has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Poor Rich Man?
The Poor Rich Man is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was The Poor Rich Man produced?
The Poor Rich Man was produced in United States of America.