Rich Man, Poor Man
Originally released in 1918. Rich Man, Poor Man is a drama/romance film. directed by J. Searle Dawley. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marguerite Clark, Richard Barthelmess, and George Backus
Synopsis
Born and raised in poverty, Marguerite Clark has learned to expect very little out of life and thus is rather surprised to learn that she is the niece of a wealthy financier. Alas, this puts a crimp in her romance with a handsome young architect, who has long despised the financier for causing the downfall of the architect's father.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Marguerite Clark
as Betty Wynne
Richard Barthelmess
as Bayard Varick
George Backus
as Henry Mapleson
Frederick Warde
as John K. Beeston
J.W. Herbert
as De Courcey Lloyd
Augusta Anderson
as Mrs. De Courcey Lloyd
Donald Clayton
as David Lloyd
William Wadsworth
as Henry Evans
Ottola Nesmith
as Mrs. Wynne
Mary Davis
as Mrs. Tilney
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rich Man, Poor Man about?
Born and raised in poverty, Marguerite Clark has learned to expect very little out of life and thus is rather surprised to learn that she is the niece of a wealthy financier. Alas, this puts a crim...
Who directed Rich Man, Poor Man?
Rich Man, Poor Man was directed by J. Searle Dawley.
How long is Rich Man, Poor Man?
Rich Man, Poor Man has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Rich Man, Poor Man released?
Rich Man, Poor Man was released on April 22, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rich Man, Poor Man?
The main cast of Rich Man, Poor Man includes Marguerite Clark, Richard Barthelmess, George Backus, Frederick Warde, J.W. Herbert.