I'd Rather Be Rich

"When it comes to men...or money...she's the richest girl in town!"

Nov 28 1964 Approved 1h 36m
Comedy, Musical, Romance

An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.

Plot

A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.

Written by

Oscar Brodney, Norman Krasna, Leo Townsend

Directed by

Jack Smight

Cast

Sandra Dee, Robert Goulet, Andy Williams

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Ross Hunter Productions, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
485
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA