Movie

The Rich Are Always with Us

“Sumptuous portrayal of sensuous society in the perfumed fragrance of Park Avenue and Paris boudoirs.”

★ 5.3(10)19321h 11m

The Rich Are Always with Us is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Alfred E. Green
Release date: 1932-05-19
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Vitaphone Corporation

The Rich Are Always with Us — trailer

About The Rich Are Always with Us

The Rich Are Always with Us is a 1932 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Alfred E. Green, starring Ruth Chatterton, George Brent and Bette Davis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rich Are Always with Us in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A wealthy couple's marriage is falling apart due to the man's infidelity. The wife's male friend has long loved her and sees his big opportunity.

Cast

Ruth Chatterton

Caroline Van Dyke Grannard

George Brent

Julian Tierney

Bette Davis

Malbro

John Miljan

Greg Grannard

Adrienne Dore

Allison Adair Grannard

John Wray

Clark Davis

Robert Warwick

The Doctor

Walter Walker

Dante

Virginia Hammond

Flo

Berton Churchill

Judge Bradshaw

Edith Allen

First Gossiper in 1900 (uncredited)

Cecil Cunningham

Woman Talking with Julian at Party (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

marriage proposalwriterdivorcedivorceeextramarital affairnovelistsocialitepre-codeex-husband ex-wife relationshiphome wreckerflirtationother womanfriends to loversadulterous husband