Sudden Money (1939)
Promises of happier times dawn for the financially distressed Patterson family when father Sweeney and brother-in-law Archibald "Doc" Finney win a $150,000 grand prize in the sweepstake contest. With their windfall, each member of the family decides to pursue a dream.
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Promises of happier times dawn for the financially distressed Patterson family when father Sweeney and brother-in-law Archibald "Doc" Finney win a $150,000 grand prize in the sweepstake contest. With their windfall, each member of the family decides to pursue a dream.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, Comedy
Written By:Lewis R. Foster
In Theaters:3/31/1939
Box Office:
Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:Paramount Pictures
Cast
Nick Grindé
Director
Charles Ruggles
Sweeney J. Patterson
Marjorie Rambeau
Elsie Patterson
Charley Grapewin
Grandpa Casey Patterson
Broderick Crawford
Archibald 'Doc' Finney
Billy Lee
Junior Patterson
Evelyn Keyes
Mary Patterson
Phil Warren
Eddie Dunn
Joyce Mathews
Yolo
Richard Tucker
Mr. Rodney Hinds
James Burke
McPherson
Charles Halton
Mr. Wixby
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