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The Idle Rich

6.619291h 20mMovieComedy

Millionaire William van Luyn falls in love with his secretary Joan Thayer and marries her. Her family, part of "the great middle class" (as blowhard nephew Henry keeps reminding us), is happy for Joan, but reluctant to take charity from…

DirectorWilliam C. deMille
WriterClara Beranger

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Cast · Directed by William C. deMille

CNConrad Nagel
Conrad Nagel
William van Luyn
BLBessie Love
Bessie Love
Helen Thayer
LHLeila Hyams
Leila Hyams
Joan Thayer
RORobert Ober
Robert Ober
Henry Thayer
JNJames Neill
James Neill
Mr. Phil Thayer
ECEdythe Chapman
Edythe Chapman
Mrs. Alice Thayer
PKPaul Kruger
Paul Kruger
Tom Gibney
KG
Kenneth Gibson
Frank Thayer

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The Idle Rich — streaming FAQ

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The Idle Rich is streaming on Tubi TV in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Idle Rich is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

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The Idle Rich is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United Kingdom.