Five and Ten(1931)
Five and Ten Synopsis
John owns the largest chain of five and ten cent stores in the country. He moves his family to New York from Kansas City and their life, though grand, is falling apart due to his constant working. Wife and mother Jenny is lonely. Son Avery hates his job. Daughter Jennifer is snubbed by classmate Muriel and her friends. At a charity bazaar, Jennifer meets Berry and sparks are evident. However, he is engaged to Muriel and Muriel will make sure that she, and only she, marries Berry. After the marriage, Berry still thinks of Jennifer as Jennifer thinks of Berry. Avery laments about the state of his family since they were happy in Kansas City.
Five and Ten (1931) is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, released on June 13, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Marion Davies, Leslie Howard, Richard Bennett and Irene Rich. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Writers:
- Fannie Hurst
- Cinematographer:
- George Barnes
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Five and Ten Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marion Davies
as Jennifer Rarick
Leslie Howard
as Berry Rhodes
Richard Bennett
as John Rarick
Irene Rich
as Jenny Rarick
Douglass Montgomery
as Avery Rarick
Mary Duncan
as Muriel Preston
George Irving
as Mr. Brooks (uncredited)
Henry Armetta
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Carl Stockdale
as Doctor at Bedside (uncredited)
Halliwell Hobbes
as Hopkins (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
as Ramon (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, written by Fannie Hurst.
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Five and Ten Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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Five and Ten – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Five and Ten?
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The main cast of Five and Ten (1931) includes Marion Davies, Leslie Howard, Richard Bennett, Irene Rich and Douglass Montgomery. The film was directed by Robert Z. Leonard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Five and Ten released?
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Five and Ten was released on June 13, 1931 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Five and Ten worth watching?
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Five and Ten (1931) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.