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The Richest Man in Town

1941Movie1 h 10 minNR

Comedy
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A wholesome, nostalgic comedy movie about history and class and money.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Your Heart Will Tell You: "Here's Grand Entertainment!"

The conflicting views of two leading citizens in a small town are reconciled when they come across a promoter who is planning to defraud the town. He is reformed by the daughter of one.

Feels like

  • Small Town Morality
  • Deception and Redemption
  • Conflicting Ideals
  • Early 20th Century America
  • Character-Driven
  • Heartwarming
  • Nostalgic
  • Community Spirit

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Charles Barton
Written by
Jerry Sackheim, Fanya Foss

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 2, 1941 · 1 h 10 min · NR

Released
August 2, 1941
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Richest Man in Town worth watching?"

Questions about The Richest Man in Town

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Richest Man in Town worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is The Richest Man in Town okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Richest Man in Town make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (5 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Richest Man in Town plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.