The Idle Rich's primary photo
  • The Idle Rich (1921)
  • 50 min | Comedy
The Idle Rich (1921)
50 min | Comedy

Young Sam Weatherbee, who leads a carefree existence on his inherited wealth, receives a telegram notifying him that his fortune is lost, owing to the speculations of his executor. In addition, Sam's sweetheart, Mattie Walling, rejects him...See moreYoung Sam Weatherbee, who leads a carefree existence on his inherited wealth, receives a telegram notifying him that his fortune is lost, owing to the speculations of his executor. In addition, Sam's sweetheart, Mattie Walling, rejects him for the hardworking Dillingham Coolidge. What remains of Sam's estate is an old house in Los Angeles, California, previously occupied by his aunt and now presided over by Judge O'Reilly and his wife. Upon discovering that the house is filled with old junk, Sam conceives the idea of bartering it for food. He achieves prosperity as a junk dealer, although he is ridiculed by his former society friends. However, Mattie is impressed with Sam's progress and soon returns to him after Dillingham tries to undermine his success. Written by AFI See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Writers
Kenneth Harris (story "Junk") | June Mathis (adaptation)
Cinematographer
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about The Idle Rich.

Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 26, 1921

Release date
Dec 26, 1921 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for The Idle Rich.

Cast

+ Add Cast
8 cast members
Name Known for
Bert Lytell
Samuel Weatherbee Samuel Weatherbee   See fewer
Virginia Valli
Mattie Walling Mattie Walling   See fewer
John Davidson
Dillingham Coolidge Dillingham Coolidge   See fewer
Joseph Harrington
Judge O'Reilly Judge O'Reilly   See fewer
Thomas Jefferson
Uncle Coolidge Uncle Coolidge   See fewer
Victory Bateman
Mrs. O'Reilly Mrs. O'Reilly   See fewer
Leigh Wyant
Jane Coolidge Jane Coolidge   See fewer
Max Davidson
The Tailor The Tailor   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown


  翻译: