The Poverty of Riches (1921)

7.0/10 60 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Richard Dix

John Colby

Leatrice Joy

Katherine Colby

John Bowers

Tom Donaldson

Louise Lovely

Grace Donaldson

Irene Rich

Mrs. Holt

DeWitt Jennings

Lyons

Dave Winter

Stephen Phillips

John Cossar

Edward Phillips Sr

Frankie Lee

John (in prologue)

Frank Coghlan Jr.

Betsy Ann Hisle

Little Girl (uncredited)

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