Movie: Sudden Money

Top 10 Billed Cast

Charles Ruggles
Charles Ruggles

Sweeney J. Patterson

Marjorie Rambeau
Marjorie Rambeau

Elsie Patterson

Charley Grapewin
Charley Grapewin

Grandpa Casey Patterson

Broderick Crawford
Broderick Crawford

Archibald 'Doc' Finney

Billy Lee
Billy Lee

Junior Patterson

Evelyn Keyes
Evelyn Keyes

Mary Patterson

Phil Warren
Phil Warren

Eddie Dunn

Joyce Mathews
Joyce Mathews

Yolo

Richard Denning
Richard Denning

Johnny Jordan

Richard Tucker
Richard Tucker

Mr. Rodney Hinds

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1939-03-31

  • Average

    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
  • Tagline

    SWEEPSTAKES MANIA....IT"S a Howl....IT'S a Riot...IT"S a Revolution!

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    English
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