The Poor Rich (1938)

Original title

Szegény gazdagok

Directed by

Jenő Csepreghy

Country

Hungary

Rating

8.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A family of wealthy aristocrats in 19th century Hungary faces financial ruin and social upheaval. The story follows their struggles to maintain their status and navigate romantic entanglements.

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What happens

The Poor Rich (Hungarian: Szegény gazdagok) is a 1938 Hungarian historical drama film directed by Jenő Csepreghy and starring Tivadar Uray, Zita Szeleczky and László Szilassy. It is based on the 1860 novel of the same title by Mór Jókai. It was subsequently remade as the 1959 film The Poor Rich. It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest. The film's sets were designed by the art director Márton Vincze. It was released in America by Danubia Pictures. It is also known by the alternative title Poor Plutocrats. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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