Drama · United States of America · 1931 · 1h 20m

Rich Man's Folly

Director

Cast

George Bancroft as Brock Trumbull Frances Dee as Ann Trumbull Robert Ames as Joe Warren Juliette Compton as Paula Norcross David Durand as Brock Junior Dorothy Peterson as Katherine Trumbull

Crew

David Abel — Director of Photography Grover Jones — Writer Edward E. Paramore Jr. — Writer Charles Dickens — Novel

Tagline

A master of industry, a slave to money and commercial ambition-until love teaches him that happiness is not bought on the alter of gold and silver.

Synopsis

The dream of Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company, is to have a son to continue his business. Tragically, Dombey's wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son.

Mood & Themes

based on novel or book shipping company

Key Collaborators

John Cromwell Director David Abel Director of Photography Grover Jones Writer Edward E. Paramore Jr. Writer Charles Dickens Novel

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