The read
It runs a compact 1h 17m.
Synopsis
The wealthy Van Dyke family are constantly in the media for outrageous behavior, much to the frustration of the patriarch, Dan Van Dyke. His self-centered wife has a fondness for foreign imports, including "pet projects" like dancers and such and his spoiled children Tony and Carol have constant run-ins with the law. When Dan himself ends up in the clink for five years for tax evasion, he becomes bunk-mates with ex-bootlegger Joe "Spots" Ricardi. Ricardi lectures him on being such a push-over for an out-of-control family, so a dying Dan makes Ricardi his estate trustee once he is released from prison. Ricardi is then thrust into high society and must do everything he once nagged Dan to do.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Tay GarnettDirector
- Oliver H.P. GarrettScreenplay
Cast
- George RaftJoe "Spot" Ricardi
- Joan BennettCarol Van Dyke
- Walter ConnollyDaniel Van Dyke
- Billie BurkeMrs. Daniel Van Dyke
- Lloyd NolanTex
- Wallace Ford"Fingers" Boston
- James BlakeleyTony Van Dyke
- Alan MowbrayAlan Bartlett
- William TannenCesar
- Donald MeekUncle Wyndersham
- Stanley AndrewsAttorney Wyndersham
- Frank AustinRailroad Attendant
Stills
Themes
screwballrich family