The Family Next Door(1939)
The Family Next Door Synopsis
Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy socialite. Consequently, when her smart aleck son Sammy hears that an electric railroad line is to be built through town, she decides that the family can become rich by purchasing the lots along the right of way. Patriarch George Pierce laughs at the idea, but when Rose and Sammy learn that Cora Stewart, the wealthy town widow, has withdrawn her savings from the bank, they jump to the conclusion that she is interested in buying the lots, and mother and son secretly invest the family bank roll in the land.
The Family Next Door (1939) is a comedy film directed by Joseph Santley, released on March 30, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Hugh Herbert, Joy Hodges, Eddie Quillan and Ruth Donnelly. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Santley
- Writers:
- Mortimer Offner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Family Next Door Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hugh Herbert
as George Pierce
Joy Hodges
as Laura Pierce
Eddie Quillan
as Sammy Pierce
Ruth Donnelly
as Mrs. Rose Pierce
Benny Bartlett
as Rufus Pierce
Juanita Quigley
as Susan Pierce
Thomas Beck
as Bill Tevis
Cecil Cunningham
as Cora Stewart
James Bush
as Harold Waner
Frances Robinson
as Jane Hughes
Lillian Yarbo
as Blossom
Dorothy Arnold
as Cashier
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Santley, written by Mortimer Offner.
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The Family Next Door Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Family Next Door – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Family Next Door?
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The main cast of The Family Next Door (1939) includes Hugh Herbert, Joy Hodges, Eddie Quillan, Ruth Donnelly and Benny Bartlett. The film was directed by Joseph Santley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Family Next Door released?
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The Family Next Door was released on March 30, 1939 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is The Family Next Door worth watching?
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The Family Next Door (1939) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.