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Spendthrift is a 1936 American romantic comedy film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Henry Fonda, Pat Paterson, Mary Brian and George Barbier. It was produced by Walter Wanger for release by Paramount Pictures.
Brian thinks Fonda a well known man about town playboy has more than he does and sets a trap for him. But Fonda has no idea about a dollar's value. He's plowed through his inheritance to the chagrin of his uncle George Barbier. He can't help it because Fonda is as the title says, a Spendthrift.
- (92)
- Comedy, Romance, Sport
- Raoul Walsh
- 1937-03-19
Jul 25, 2022 · They divorce, and the wife gets all the money. But the humbled (and impoverished) Fonda finds true love in the arms of Pat Paterson, who cares nothing for material things. Director: Raoul Walsh. Writers: Raoul Walsh (screenplay), Bert Hanlon (screenplay), Eric Hatch (story).
After the race, creditors try to repossess Black Mamba, but her devoted trainer, Valerie "Boots" O'Connell, steals her and places her on the private train car of Towny's dyspeptic, rich uncle Morton Middleton. On the train, Sally and Towny kiss.
- Raoul Walsh, David Macdonald
- Henry Fonda
Overview. A profligate, polo-playing playboy (Henry Fonda) is married to a beautiful but superficial heiress (Mary Brian). They divorce, and the wife gets all the money. But the humbled (and impoverished) Fonda finds true love in the arms of Pat Paterson, who cares nothing for material things. Raoul Walsh. Director, Writer. Eric Hatch. Writer.
Spendthrift (1936) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Brian thinks Fonda a well known man about town playboy has more than he does and sets a trap for him. But Fonda has no idea about a dollar's value. He's plowed through his inheritance to the chagrin of his uncle George Barbier. He can't help it because Fonda is as the title says, a Spendthrift.
