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I'd Rather Be Rich
I'd Rather Be Rich

I'd Rather Be Rich

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

Genres

Comedy

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

5.8/10

Release Date

25 August 1964

Country

United States of America

Cast

Sandra Dee

Sandra Dee

Cynthia Dulaine

Robert Goulet

Robert Goulet

Paul Benton

Andy Williams

Andy Williams

Warren Palmer

Maurice Chevalier

Maurice Chevalier

Philip Dulaine

Gene Raymond

Gene Raymond

Martin Wood

Charles Ruggles

Charles Ruggles

Dr. Charles Crandall

Hermione Gingold

Hermione Gingold

Miss Grimshaw

Allen Jenkins

Allen Jenkins

Fred

Laurie Main

Laurie Main

Harrison

Dort Clark

Dort Clark

Albert

Hayden Rorke

Hayden Rorke

MacDougall

Rip Taylor

Rip Taylor

Airline Ticket Agent

Robert Riordan

Robert Riordan

Director

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