architect,high rise,pre-code,family tragedy,neglected wife,millionaire's daughter,unfaithful wife,misplaced priorities,wealthy family,chain store magnate,society wedding,social snub

Five and Ten (1931)

Poster for Five and Ten

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Z. Leonard
  • Profile picture of Marion Davies
    Jennifer Rarick Marion Davies
  • Profile picture of Leslie Howard
    Berry Rhodes Leslie Howard
  • Profile picture of Richard Bennett
    John Rarick Richard Bennett
  • Profile picture of Irene Rich
    Jenny Rarick Irene Rich
  • Profile picture of Douglass Montgomery
    Avery Rarick Douglass Montgomery
  • Profile picture of Mary Duncan
    Muriel Preston Mary Duncan
  • Profile picture of George Irving
    Mr. Brooks (uncredited) George Irving
  • Profile picture of Henry Armetta
    Taxi Driver (uncredited) Henry Armetta

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Keywords

  • architect
  • high rise
  • pre-code
  • family tragedy
  • neglected wife
  • millionaire's daughter
  • unfaithful wife
  • misplaced priorities
  • wealthy family
  • chain store magnate
  • society wedding
  • social snub