Film
The Poverty of Riches
1921 · 1h · Drama
The Story of Modern Married Life.
On Vescene
No Vescene ratings yet — sign in and be the first.
Overview
John and Katherine Colby decide to put off parenthood until he has become wealthy. Their friends, Tom and Grace Donaldson, decide to start a family right away. While John works his way up to a position of power at a steel firm, Katherine begins to question the wisdom of their decision.
Cast
Richard Dix
John Colby
Leatrice Joy
Katherine Colby
John Bowers
Tom Donaldson
Louise Lovely
Grace Donaldson
Irene Rich
Mrs. Holt
DeWitt Jennings
Lyons
Dave Winter
Stephen Phillips
Roy Laidlaw
Hendron
John Cossar
Edward Phillips Sr
Frankie Lee
John (in prologue)
Dorothy Hughes
Katherine (in prologue)
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Barbara Maier
Little Girl
Betsy Ann Hisle
Little Girl (uncredited)
Crew
- Reginald BarkerDirector
- Arthur F. StatterScreenplay
- Leroy ScottStory
Details
- Release date
- November 1, 1921
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h
- Genres
- Drama
Rate it on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.