Sudden Money
"SWEEPSTAKES MANIA....IT"S a Howl....IT'S a Riot...IT"S a Revolution!"
Originally released in 1939. Sudden Money is a drama/comedy film. directed by Nick Grindé. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Ruggles, Marjorie Rambeau, and Charley Grapewin
Synopsis
Promises of happier times dawn for the financially distressed Patterson family when father Sweeney and brother-in-law Archibald "Doc" Finney win a $150,000 grand prize in the sweepstake contest. With their windfall, each member of the family decides to pursue a dream.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Ruggles
as Sweeney J. Patterson
Marjorie Rambeau
as Elsie Patterson
Charley Grapewin
as Grandpa Casey Patterson
Broderick Crawford
as Archibald 'Doc' Finney
Billy Lee
as Junior Patterson
Evelyn Keyes
as Mary Patterson
Phil Warren
as Eddie Dunn
Joyce Mathews
as Yolo
Richard Denning
as Johnny Jordan
Richard Tucker
as Mr. Rodney Hinds
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sudden Money about?
Promises of happier times dawn for the financially distressed Patterson family when father Sweeney and brother-in-law Archibald "Doc" Finney win a $150,000 grand prize in the sweepstake contest. Wi...
Who directed Sudden Money?
Sudden Money was directed by Nick Grindé.
How long is Sudden Money?
Sudden Money has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Sudden Money released?
Sudden Money was released on March 31, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sudden Money?
The main cast of Sudden Money includes Charles Ruggles, Marjorie Rambeau, Charley Grapewin, Broderick Crawford, Billy Lee.