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I'd Rather Be Rich (1964)

1964-08-25 · 1h 36m · EN
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When it comes to men...or money...she's the richest girl in town!

An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.

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Norman KrasnaWriterJack SmightDirectorOscar BrodneyWriterLeo TownsendWriter

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Sandra DeeSandra DeeCynthia DulaineRobert GouletRobert GouletPaul BentonAndy WilliamsAndy WilliamsWarren PalmerMaurice ChevalierMaurice ChevalierPhilip DulaineGene RaymondGene RaymondMartin WoodCharles RugglesCharles RugglesDr. Charles CrandallHermione GingoldHermione GingoldMiss GrimshawAllen JenkinsAllen JenkinsFredLaurie MainLaurie MainHarrisonDort ClarkDort ClarkAlbertHayden RorkeHayden RorkeMacDougallRip TaylorRip TaylorAirline Ticket Agent

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Heiress

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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityHeiressDialogue densityComedyDirector preference230487Actor preference212967 · 206395 · 197898Country preferenceUs

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What is I'd Rather Be Rich about?

An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.

How long is I'd Rather Be Rich?

I'd Rather Be Rich has a runtime of 96 minutes.