The Idle Rich
"Wealth and position clash with poverty in a sterling talking feature drama made from the stage success, "White Collars"!"
Originally released in 1929. The Idle Rich is a comedy film. directed by William C. deMille. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Conrad Nagel, Bessie Love, and Leila Hyams
Synopsis
Millionaire William van Luyn falls in love with his secretary Joan Thayer and marries her. Her family, part of "the great middle class" (as blowhard nephew Henry keeps reminding us), is happy for Joan, but reluctant to take charity from Will. He moves in with them, and they keep resisting, until one day he takes drastic action.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Idle Rich about?
Millionaire William van Luyn falls in love with his secretary Joan Thayer and marries her. Her family, part of "the great middle class" (as blowhard nephew Henry keeps reminding us), is happy for J...
Who directed The Idle Rich?
The Idle Rich was directed by William C. deMille.
How long is The Idle Rich?
The Idle Rich has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Idle Rich released?
The Idle Rich was released on June 15, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Idle Rich?
The main cast of The Idle Rich includes Conrad Nagel, Bessie Love, Leila Hyams, Robert Ober, James Neill.