I’d Rather Be Rich

The story unfolds largely in Boston, where airport delays strand Warren and push the action toward the Dulaine family estate. The Dulaine Mansion becomes the central setting, a lavish home where schemes, family power, and a feigned romance play out. A nightclub scene adds glamour and music to the romance, highlighting the era's social scene.

🎭 Love and Deception

Deception drives the plot as a stranger impersonates Warren Palmer to win over Philip Dulaine. The film uses wit and charm to explore how performance can spark real affection, which complicates loyalty to family and fiancé. The evolving romance tests whether appearances can mask true feelings, with humor smoothing over the deceit.

💼 Wealth and Family Business

The Dulaine Enterprises backdrop frames the romance, where corporate stakes and a potential hostile takeover hang over personal decisions. Philip weighs the future of the company while testing the couple's commitment, showing how money and status shape relationships. Cynthia's willingness to invest in the company contrasts with the deception of Paul Benton, blending romance with business.

🧭 Generational Influence

An aging patriarch manipulates events from the sidelines, using feigned illness and matchmaking to secure his granddaughter's happiness. The story treats family legacy as both a source of security and a comedy of control, with the nurse and household staff providing counterpoints. The resolution hinges on recognizing genuine affection rather than calculated schemes, a theme that undercuts the pretenses of both lovers.