Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 1939 · 1h 0m

Sudden Money

Director

Cast

Charles Ruggles as Sweeney J. Patterson Marjorie Rambeau as Elsie Patterson Charley Grapewin as Grandpa Casey Patterson Broderick Crawford as Archibald 'Doc' Finney Billy Lee as Junior Patterson Evelyn Keyes as Mary Patterson

Crew

Henry Sharp — Director of Photography Ellsworth Hoagland — Editor Lewis R. Foster — Writer William C. Thomas — Producer Edith Head — Costume Design

Tagline

SWEEPSTAKES MANIA....IT"S a Howl....IT'S a Riot...IT"S a Revolution!

Synopsis

Promises of happier times dawn for the financially distressed Patterson family when father Sweeney and brother-in-law Archibald "Doc" Finney win a $150,000 grand prize in the sweepstake contest. With their windfall, each member of the family decides to pursue a dream.

Mood & Themes

lottery sweepstakes

Key Collaborators

Nick Grindé Director Henry Sharp Director of Photography Ellsworth Hoagland Editor Lewis R. Foster Writer William C. Thomas Producer Edith Head Costume Design

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