The Rich Are Always with Us (1932): Cast & Plot
The Rich Are Always with Us is a 1932 romantic drama directed by Alfred E. Green, starring Ruth Chatterton as Caroline Van Dyke Grannard, John Miljan and Adrienne Dore. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rich Are Always with Us About?
The premise of The Rich Are Always with Us without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the opulent backdrop of Park Avenue and Parisian boudoirs, the film offers a sumptuous portrait of a glamorous, sensuous society. It follows a wealthy couple whose marriage unravels as the husband’s infidelity creates tension, while a longtime male friend, secretly in love with the wife, sees an opportunity to step in.
The Rich Are Always with Us Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- adultery
- dysfunctional marriage
- husband wife relationship
- manipulative female
- possessive female
- female jealousy
- gold digger
- female sexual predator
- indecision
- davis and brent
- novelist
- marriage
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- hospital
- divorce
- wedding
- wealth
- unrequited love
- stockbroker
- singer
- ship
- self sacrifice
- scandal
- roulette
- restaurant
- nurse
- nightclub
- new york city
- marriage proposal
- kiss
- judge
- jealousy
- infidelity
- gossip
- gambling
- doctor
- paris france
- flapper
- car accident
- based on novel
The Rich Are Always with Us Cast & Characters
Ruth Chatterton leads the cast as Caroline Van Dyke Grannard, with John Miljan as Greg Grannard and Adrienne Dore as Allison Adair Grannard. Directed by Alfred E. Green; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alfred E. Green
- Ruth Chatterton as Caroline Van Dyke Grannard
- John Miljan as Greg Grannard
- Adrienne Dore as Allison Adair Grannard
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George Brent as Julian Tierney
Also Starring in The Rich Are Always with Us
· 21 more- Bette Davis Malbro
- John Wray Clark Davis
- Berton Churchill Judge Bradshaw
- Lee Phelps Club Clerk (uncredited)
- Carl M. Leviness Night Club Patron (uncredited)
- Wilbur Mack Club Member (uncredited)
- Bill Elliott Gambler (uncredited)
- Robert Warwick The Doctor
- Sam McDaniel Julian's Butler Max (uncredited)
- Ellinor Vanderveer Night Club Patron (uncredited)
- Walter Walker Dante
- Cecil Cunningham Woman Talking with Julian at Party (uncredited)
- Ruth Lee Second Gossiper in 1920 (uncredited)
- Eula Guy Miss Drake (uncredited)
- Harry Stubbs Randall (uncredited)
- Ruth Hall Gossiper in 1930 (uncredited)
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- Virginia Hammond Flo
- Mae Madison First Gossiper in 1920 (uncredited)
- Edith Allen First Gossiper in 1900 (uncredited)
- Ethel Kenyon Seated Gossiper in 1900 (uncredited)
- Virginia Verrill Nightclub Singer (uncredited)
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The Rich Are Always with Us Plot Summary
What happens in The Rich Are Always with Us from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Caroline Grannard, Ruth Chatterton, is a prominent New York City socialite whose life with her husband, Greg Grannard, John Miljan, appears to be a flawless blend of wealth and comfort. Yet beneath the glitter, a painful truth emerges: Greg is involved with Allison Adair Grannard, Adrienne Dore. When Caroline confronts him, he does not deny the affair; instead, he confesses that he wants a divorce, ripping apart the illusion of a perfect marriage and setting off a chain of difficult choices for everyone involved.
Full summary
The whole story of The Rich Are Always with Us, scene by scene
The Rich Are Always with Us Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Rich Are Always with Us.
How Well Do You Know The Rich Are Always with Us?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the socialite Caroline Grannard?
Cars in The Rich Are Always with Us
1 car on screen: the 1933 Auburn 12-165.
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1933 Auburn 12-165
The Rich Are Always with Us Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Богатство, которое всегда с нами” and “Богатите винаги са с нас”.
- Also known as
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- Богатство, которое всегда с нами
- Богатите винаги са с нас
- Erros do Coração
- Los ricos están con nosotros
- En natt i kärlek
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The Rich Are Always with Us FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Rich Are Always with Us, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rich Are Always with Us?
The Rich Are Always with Us runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was The Rich Are Always with Us released?
The Rich Are Always with Us was released on May 19, 1932.
Who directed The Rich Are Always with Us?
The Rich Are Always with Us was directed by Alfred E. Green.
More films by Alfred E. Green Who is in the cast of The Rich Are Always with Us?
The Rich Are Always with Us stars Ruth Chatterton as Caroline Van Dyke Grannard, John Miljan as Greg Grannard and Adrienne Dore as Allison Adair Grannard, among 25 credited actors.
Does The Rich Are Always with Us have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rich Are Always with Us has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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