The Poverty of Riches (1921)
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.
Director:
Reginald Barker
Writer:
Arthur F. Statter
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Richard Dix as John Colby |
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Leatrice Joy as Katherine Colby |
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John Bowers as Tom Donaldson |
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Louise Lovely as Grace Donaldson |
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Irene Rich as Mrs. Holt |
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DeWitt Jennings as Lyons |
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Dave Winter as Stephen Phillips |
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Roy Laidlaw as Hendron |
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John Cossar as Edward Phillips Sr |
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Frankie Lee as John (in prologue) |
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Dorothy Hughes as Katherine (in prologue) |
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Frank Coghlan Jr. as |
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Barbara Maier as Little Girl |
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Betsy Ann Hisle as Little Girl (uncredited) |
| Directing | Reginald Barker | Director |
| Writing | Leroy Scott | Story |
| Writing | Arthur F. Statter | Screenplay |