A Successful Calamity

Year: 1932

Runtime: 72 mins

Language: English

Director: John G. Adolfi

ComedyDrama

Elderly millionaire Henry Wilton, burdened by his selfish young second wife Emmy “Sweetie” and his spoiled adult children Peggy and Eddie, pretends to have gone broke to test their character. Peggy abandons fortune‑hunter George for true love with polo coach Larry, while Eddie lands a demanding job and excels. Sweetie, however, deserts him, leaving Henry to see who truly cares.

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