I'd Rather Be Rich (1964)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.274 |
Directed By
Jack Smight
Crew
Ross Hunter
Oscar Brodney
Norman Krasna
Leo Townsend
Jack Smight
Percy Faith
Russell Metty
Miriam Nelson
John Morrison
Milton Carruth
TOP CAST
Sandra Dee
Cynthia Dulaine
Robert Goulet
Paul Benton
Andy Williams
Warren Palmer
Maurice Chevalier
Philip Dulaine
Gene Raymond
Martin Wood
Charles Ruggles
Dr. Charles Crandall
Hermione Gingold
Miss Grimshaw
Allen Jenkins
Fred
Laurie Main
Harrison
Dort Clark
Albert
Hayden Rorke
MacDougall
Rip Taylor
Airline Ticket Agent
Robert Riordan
Director
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