The Poverty of Riches (1921)

The Story of Modern Married Life.

John and Katherine Colby decide to put off parenthood until he has become wealthy. Their friends, Tom and Grace Donaldson, decide to start a family right away. While John works his way up to a position of power at a steel firm, Katherine begins to question the wisdom of their decision.

Cast (14)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Richard Dix

John Colby

Leatrice Joy

Katherine Colby

John Bowers

Tom Donaldson

Louise Lovely

Grace Donaldson

Irene Rich

Mrs. Holt

DeWitt Jennings

Lyons

Dave Winter

Stephen Phillips

R

Roy Laidlaw

Hendron

John Cossar

Edward Phillips Sr

Frankie Lee

John (in prologue)

D

Dorothy Hughes

Katherine (in prologue)

Frank Coghlan Jr.

B

Barbara Maier

Little Girl

Betsy Ann Hisle

Little Girl (uncredited)

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