I'd Rather Be Rich

An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.

Cast

Sandra Dee

as Cynthia Dulaine

Robert Goulet

as Paul Benton

Andy Williams

as Warren Palmer

Maurice Chevalier

as Philip Dulaine

Gene Raymond

as Martin Wood

Charles Ruggles

as Dr. Charles Crandall

Hermione Gingold

as Miss Grimshaw

Allen Jenkins

as Fred

Laurie Main

as Harrison

Dort Clark

as Albert

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