The Poor Rich (1938 film)

The Poor Rich (Hungarian: Szegény gazdagok) is a 1938 Hungarian historical drama film directed by Jenö Csepreghy and starring Tivadar Uray, Zita Szeleczky and László Szilassy.[1] It is based on the 1860 novel of the same title by Mór Jókai. It was subsequently remade as the 1959 film The Poor Rich.[2] It was shot at the Hunnia Studios in Budapest. The film's sets were designed by the art director Márton Vincze. It was released in America by Danubia Pictures. It is also known by the alternative title Poor Plutocrats.

The Poor Rich
Directed byJenö Csepreghy
Written byIstván Eszterhás
Based onThe Poor Rich by Mór Jókai
Produced byMiklós Szalontai Kiss
StarringTivadar Uray
Zita Szeleczky
László Szilassy
CinematographyIstván Eiben
Music byZoltán Kerényi
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Distributed byDanubia Pictures
Release date
  • 22 December 1938 (1938-12-22)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryHungary
LanguageHungarian

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References

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  1. ^ Rîpeanu p.39
  2. ^ Juhász p.83

Bibliography

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  • Juhász, István. Kincses magyar filmtár 1931-1944: az eredeti forgatókönyvből 1931 és 1944 között létrejött hazai mozgóképekről. Kráter, 2007.
  • Rîpeanu, Bujor. (ed.) International Directory of Cinematographers, Set- and Costume Designers in Film: Hungary (from the beginnings to 1988). Saur, 1981.
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