Spendthrift(1936)
He ran a fortune into a shoestring in his hunt for romance!
Spendthrift Synopsis
A profligate, polo-playing playboy (Henry Fonda) is married to a beautiful but superficial heiress (Mary Brian). They divorce, and the wife gets all the money. But the humbled (and impoverished) Fonda finds true love in the arms of Pat Paterson, who cares nothing for material things.
Spendthrift (1936) is a romance film directed by Raoul Walsh, released on July 22, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Henry Fonda, Pat Paterson, Mary Brian and George Barbier. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Raoul Walsh
- Writers:
- Bert Hanlon, Eric Hatch, Raoul Walsh
- Producers:
- Walter Wanger
- Production:
- Walter Wanger Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Spendthrift Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Fonda
as Townsend Middleton
Pat Paterson
as Valerie 'Boots' O'Connell
Mary Brian
as Sally Barnaby
George Barbier
as Uncle Morton Middleton
Edward Brophy
as Bill McGuire
Richard Carle
as Popsy
Spencer Charters
as Col. Barnaby
June Brewster
as Topsy Martin
Halliwell Hobbes
as Beuhl - the Butler
Jerry Mandy
as Enrico
Miki Morita
as Valet
Greta Meyer
as Hilda - the Maid
Key crew
Directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Bert Hanlon, Eric Hatch and Raoul Walsh, produced by Walter Wanger.
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Spendthrift Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Spendthrift – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spendthrift online?
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Who stars in Spendthrift?
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The main cast of Spendthrift (1936) includes Henry Fonda, Pat Paterson, Mary Brian, George Barbier and Edward Brophy. The film was directed by Raoul Walsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spendthrift released?
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Spendthrift was released on July 22, 1936 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Spendthrift worth watching?
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Spendthrift (1936) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.