Comedy · United States of America · 1964 · 1h 36m

I'd Rather Be Rich

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Director
Jack Smight
Cast
Sandra Dee as Cynthia Dulaine Robert Goulet as Paul Benton Andy Williams as Warren Palmer Maurice Chevalier as Philip Dulaine Gene Raymond as Martin Wood Charles Ruggles as Dr. Charles Crandall
Crew
Russell Metty — Director of Photography Milton Carruth — Editor Percy Faith — Original Music Composer Oscar Brodney — Writer Norman Krasna — Writer Leo Townsend — Writer
Tagline

When it comes to men...or money...she's the richest girl in town!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
heiress
Key Collaborators
Jack Smight Director Russell Metty Director of Photography Milton Carruth Editor Percy Faith Original Music Composer Oscar Brodney Writer Norman Krasna Writer Leo Townsend Writer Ross Hunter Producer
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