Movie Description
The Idle Rich
(1929)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : William C. deMille
- Writer : Clara Beranger
- Editor : Conrad A. Nervig
- Cast : Conrad Nagel,Bessie Love,Leila Hyams,Robert Ober,James Neill,Edythe Chapman,Paul Kruger,Kenneth Gibson
Cast
William van Luyn
Helen Thayer
Joan Thayer
Henry Thayer
Mr. Phil Thayer
Mrs. Alice Thayer
Tom Gibney
Frank Thayer
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Facts
Original TitleThe Idle Rich
Status Released
Release Information
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1929-06-15
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 20m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Comedy
