Movie: Remedy for Riches

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jean Hersholt
Jean Hersholt

Doctor Paul Christian

Dorothy Lovett
Dorothy Lovett

Judy Price

Edgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy

George Browning

Maude Eburne
Maude Eburne

Mrs. Hastings

Renie Riano
Renie Riano

Mrs. Gattles

Walter Catlett
Walter Catlett

Clem

Robert Baldwin
Robert Baldwin

Roy Davis

Jed Prouty
Jed Prouty

Vanderveer

Warren Hull
Warren Hull

Tom Stewart

Margaret McWade
Margaret McWade

Gertrude Purdy

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  • Overview

    A small town doctor suspects the stranger in town is promoting an oil swindle. The fourth entry in the "Dr. Christian" series of six films.

  • Release Date

    1940-11-29

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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