Poster of Sudden Money

Sudden Money

Plot: 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: Friday, March 31 1939
86 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Charles RugglesCharles Ruggles. Charles Ruggles was 53 in Sudden Money as 'Sweeney J. Patterson'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 08 1886 –
Died: Wed, Dec 23 1970
Portrait of Marjorie RambeauMarjorie Rambeau. Marjorie Rambeau was 49 in Sudden Money as 'Elsie Patterson'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 15 1889 –
Died: Mon, Jul 06 1970
Portrait of Charley GrapewinCharley Grapewin. Charley Grapewin was 69 in Sudden Money as 'Grandpa Casey Patterson'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 20 1869 –
Died: Thu, Feb 02 1956
Portrait of Broderick CrawfordBroderick Crawford. Broderick Crawford was 27 in Sudden Money as 'Archibald 'Doc' Finney'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 09 1911 –
Died: Sat, Apr 26 1986
Portrait of Billy LeeBilly Lee. Billy Lee was 10 in Sudden Money as 'Junior Patterson'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 12 1929 –
Died: Fri, Nov 17 1989
Portrait of Evelyn KeyesEvelyn Keyes. Evelyn Keyes was 22 in Sudden Money as 'Mary Patterson'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 20 1916 –
Died: Fri, Jul 04 2008
Portrait of Phil WarrenPhil Warren. Phil Warren was >> in Sudden Money as 'Eddie Dunn'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joyce MathewsJoyce Mathews. Joyce Mathews was >> in Sudden Money as 'Yolo'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard DenningRichard Denning. Richard Denning was 25 in Sudden Money as 'Johnny Jordan'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 27 1914 –
Died: Sun, Oct 11 1998
Portrait of Richard TuckerRichard Tucker. Richard Tucker was 54 in Sudden Money as 'Mr. Rodney Hinds'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 03 1884 –
Died: Sat, Dec 05 1942
Portrait of James BurkeJames Burke. James Burke was 52 in Sudden Money as 'McPherson'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 23 1886 –
Died: Thu, May 23 1968
Portrait of Charles HaltonCharles Halton. Charles Halton was 63 in Sudden Money as 'Mr. Wixby'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 16 1876 –
Died: Thu, Apr 16 1959
Portrait of Ethel WalesEthel Wales. Ethel Wales was 60 in Sudden Money as 'Miss Perkins'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 04 1878 –
Died: Fri, Feb 15 1952
Portrait of Alex MeleshAlex Melesh. Alex Melesh was 48 in Sudden Money as 'Prof. Armand Tito'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 21 1890 –
Died: Sat, Mar 05 1949
Portrait of John GallaudetJohn Gallaudet. John Gallaudet was 35 in Sudden Money as 'Phil Stokes'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 23 1903 –
Died: Sat, Nov 05 1983
Portrait of John KellyJohn Kelly. John Kelly was 37 in Sudden Money as 'Butch'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 29 1901 –
Died: Tue, Dec 09 1947
Portrait of Homer DickensonHomer Dickenson. Homer Dickenson was >> in Sudden Money as 'Herbie'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe YuleJoe Yule. Joe Yule was 46 in Sudden Money as 'Joe'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 30 1892 –
Died: Thu, Mar 30 1950
Portrait of Billy EngleBilly Engle. Billy Engle was 49 in Sudden Money as 'Peewee'.
Birthday: Mon, May 27 1889 –
Died: Mon, Nov 28 1966
Portrait of Douglas WoodDouglas Wood. Douglas Wood was 58 in Sudden Money as 'Mr. Jordan'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 30 1880 –
Died: Thu, Jan 13 1966
Portrait of Eddie MarrEddie Marr. Eddie Marr was 39 in Sudden Money as 'Diamond'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 14 1900 –
Died: Tue, Aug 25 1987
Portrait of Donald KerrDonald Kerr. Donald Kerr was 47 in Sudden Money as 'Ted'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 04 1891 –
Died: Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of William B. DavidsonWilliam B. Davidson. William B. Davidson was 50 in Sudden Money as 'Sam'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 15 1888 –
Died: Sun, Sep 28 1947
Portrait of Herbert RawlinsonHerbert Rawlinson. Herbert Rawlinson was 53 in Sudden Money
Birthday: Sat, Nov 14 1885 –
Died: Sun, Jul 12 1953
Portrait of Mary ParkerMary Parker. Mary Parker was 20 in Sudden Money as 'Ellen'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 28 1918 –
Died: Mon, Mar 02 1998
Portrait of Larry J. BlakeLarry J. Blake. Larry J. Blake was 24 in Sudden Money as 'Interviewer'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 24 1914 –
Died: Tue, May 25 1982
Portrait of Robert BristerRobert Brister. Robert Brister was >> in Sudden Money as 'Gambler'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sonny BuppSonny Bupp. Sonny Bupp was 11 in Sudden Money as 'Billy'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 10 1928 –
Died: Thu, Nov 01 2007
Portrait of Dorothy DaytonDorothy Dayton. Dorothy Dayton was >> in Sudden Money as 'Girl'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick ElliottDick Elliott. Dick Elliott was 52 in Sudden Money as 'Gambler'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 29 1886 –
Died: Fri, Dec 22 1961
Portrait of Mack GrayMack Gray. Mack Gray was 33 in Sudden Money as 'Duke'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 11 1905 –
Died: Sat, Jan 17 1981
Portrait of Paul IrvingPaul Irving. Paul Irving was 61 in Sudden Money as 'Official'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 24 1877 –
Died: Fri, May 08 1959
Portrait of Matty KempMatty Kemp. Matty Kemp was 31 in Sudden Money as 'Sound Man'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 10 1907 –
Died: Sun, Dec 12 1999
Portrait of Howard M. MitchellHoward M. Mitchell. Howard M. Mitchell was 55 in Sudden Money as 'Bit Role'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 11 1883 –
Died: Thu, Oct 09 1958
Portrait of Emory ParnellEmory Parnell. Emory Parnell was 46 in Sudden Money as 'Cop'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 28 1892 –
Died: Fri, Jun 22 1979
Portrait of Stanley PriceStanley Price. Stanley Price was 46 in Sudden Money as 'Gambler'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 31 1892 –
Died: Wed, Jul 13 1955
Portrait of Dick WinslowDick Winslow. Dick Winslow was 24 in Sudden Money as 'Messenger'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 25 1915 –
Died: Thu, Feb 07 1991

Crew

Portrait of Nick GrindéNick Grindé. Nick Grindé was 46 in Sudden Money as 'Director'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 12 1893 –
Died: Tue, Jun 19 1979
Portrait of Henry SharpHenry Sharp. Henry Sharp was 46 in Sudden Money as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Fri, May 13 1892 –
Died: Sat, Aug 06 1966
Portrait of Lewis R. FosterLewis R. Foster. Lewis R. Foster was 40 in Sudden Money as 'Writer'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 05 1898 –
Died: Mon, Jun 10 1974
Portrait of William C. ThomasWilliam C. Thomas. William C. Thomas was 35 in Sudden Money as 'Producer'
Birthday: Tue, Aug 11 1903 –
Died: Tue, Apr 03 1984
Portrait of Ellsworth HoaglandEllsworth Hoagland. Ellsworth Hoagland was 35 in Sudden Money as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 15 1903 –
Died: Mon, Sep 04 1972
Portrait of John LeipoldJohn Leipold. John Leipold was 51 in Sudden Money as 'Music'
Birthday: Sat, Feb 25 1888 –
Died: Sun, Mar 08 1970
Portrait of Edith HeadEdith Head. Edith Head was 41 in Sudden Money as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Died: Sat, Oct 24 1981
Portrait of George DuttonGeorge Dutton. George Dutton was 39 in Sudden Money as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Tue, Dec 19 1899 –
Died: Fri, May 13 1977