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The Poverty of Riches

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The Poverty of Riches

The Story of Modern Married Life.

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1h 0m

1921

“The Story of Modern Married Life.”

Synopsis

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

Drama

Cast & Crew

Richard Dix

Richard Dix

as John Colby

Leatrice Joy

Leatrice Joy

as Katherine Colby

John Bowers

John Bowers

as Tom Donaldson

Louise Lovely

Louise Lovely

as Grace Donaldson

Irene Rich

Irene Rich

as Mrs. Holt

DeWitt Jennings

DeWitt Jennings

as Lyons

Dave Winter

Dave Winter

as Stephen Phillips

Roy Laidlaw

as Hendron

John Cossar

John Cossar

as Edward Phillips Sr

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