I'd Rather Be Rich_
"When it comes to men...or money...she's the richest girl in town!"
An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.
Starring
Sandra Dee, Robert Goulet, Andy Williams
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
I'd Rather Be Rich was released 62 years ago in 1964.
Overview
An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fian...
I'd Rather Be Rich is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (13)
Sandra Dee
Cynthia Dulaine
Robert Goulet
Paul Benton
Andy Williams
Warren Palmer
Maurice Chevalier
Philip Dulaine
Gene Raymond
Martin Wood
Charles Ruggles
Dr. Charles Crandall
Hermione Gingold
Miss Grimshaw
Allen Jenkins
Fred
Laurie Main
Harrison
Dort Clark
Albert
Hayden Rorke
MacDougall
Rip Taylor
Airline Ticket Agent
RR
Robert Riordan
Director
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What is I'd Rather Be Rich about?
An updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941). A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The man's last wish is to meet her fiance, but problems arise when the fiance is delayed and a young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. When the grandfather suddenly (and secretly) recovers, he uses the situation to his advantage - playing matchmaker in an attempt to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.
How long is I'd Rather Be Rich?
I'd Rather Be Rich has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in I'd Rather Be Rich?
The cast of I'd Rather Be Rich includes Sandra Dee, Robert Goulet, Andy Williams, Maurice Chevalier, Gene Raymond.
What is the rating of I'd Rather Be Rich?
I'd Rather Be Rich has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy