Rich Man's Folly
1931, English. Directed by John Cromwell.
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.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John CromwellDirector
- George BancroftBrock Trumbull
- Frances DeeAnn Trumbull
- Robert AmesJoe Warren
- Juliette ComptonPaula Norcross
- David DurandBrock Junior
- Dorothy PetersonKatherine Trumbull
- Harry AllenMcWylie
- Gilbert EmeryKincaid
- Guy OliverDayton
- Anne ShirleyAnne, as a child
- George MacFarlaneMarston
- William ArnoldCast
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Grover Jones, Edward E. Paramore Jr.
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What Rich Man's Folly is based on
Rich Man's Folly is based on Dombey and Son, an 1848 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Bradbury and Evans.
Novel · 1848
Dombey and Son
By Charles Dickens
Published by Bradbury and Evans
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Rich Man's Folly runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Rich Man's Folly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Rich Man's Folly is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Rich Man's Folly on?
Rich Man's Folly isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 1931. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rich Man's Folly?
If you liked Rich Man's Folly, try Poor Cow, A Wrinkle in Time, Wake of the Red Witch.
Who directed Rich Man's Folly?
Rich Man's Folly (1931) was directed by John Cromwell and stars George Bancroft, Frances Dee, Robert Ames.
What is Rich Man's Folly based on?
Rich Man's Folly is based on Dombey and Son, an 1848 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Bradbury and Evans.