Spendthrift
"He ran a fortune into a shoestring in his hunt for romance!"
Originally released in 1936. Spendthrift is a romance film. directed by Raoul Walsh. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henry Fonda, Pat Paterson, and Mary Brian
Synopsis
A profligate, polo-playing playboy (Henry Fonda) is married to a beautiful but superficial heiress (Mary Brian). They divorce, and the wife gets all the money. But the humbled (and impoverished) Fonda finds true love in the arms of Pat Paterson, who cares nothing for material things.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Fonda
as Townsend Middleton
Pat Paterson
as Valerie 'Boots' O'Connell
Mary Brian
as Sally Barnaby
George Barbier
as Uncle Morton Middleton
Edward Brophy
as Bill McGuire
Richard Carle
as Popsy
Spencer Charters
as Col. Barnaby
June Brewster
as Topsy Martin
Halliwell Hobbes
as Beuhl - the Butler
Jerry Mandy
as Enrico
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walter Wanger Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spendthrift about?
A profligate, polo-playing playboy (Henry Fonda) is married to a beautiful but superficial heiress (Mary Brian). They divorce, and the wife gets all the money. But the humbled (and impoverished) Fo...
Who directed Spendthrift?
Spendthrift was directed by Raoul Walsh.
How long is Spendthrift?
Spendthrift has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Spendthrift released?
Spendthrift was released on July 22, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spendthrift?
The main cast of Spendthrift includes Henry Fonda, Pat Paterson, Mary Brian, George Barbier, Edward Brophy.