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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

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8 cast members

Name	Known for
Bert Lytell Samuel Weatherbee Samuel Weatherbee See fewer	Alias the Lone Wolf (1927)
Virginia Valli Mattie Walling Mattie Walling See fewer	A Lady of Quality (1924)
John Davidson Dillingham Coolidge Dillingham Coolidge See fewer	Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. (1941)
Joseph Harrington Judge O'Reilly Judge O'Reilly See fewer	Laughing at Danger (1924)
Thomas Jefferson Uncle Coolidge Uncle Coolidge See fewer	Tarzan of the Apes (1918)
Victory Bateman Mrs. O'Reilly Mrs. O'Reilly See fewer	Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1924)
Leigh Wyant Jane Coolidge Jane Coolidge See fewer	Too Much Wife (1922)
Max Davidson The Tailor The Tailor See fewer	A Daughter of the Poor (1917)