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COMEDY . 1939 . 1h 4m . 5.2/10

The Family Next Door_

Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy socialite. Consequently, when her smart aleck son Sammy hears that an electric railroad line is to be built through town, she decides that the family can become rich by purchasing the lots along the right of way. Patriarch George Pierce laughs at the idea, but when Rose and Sammy learn that Cora Stewart, the wealthy town widow, has withdrawn her savings from the bank, they jump to the conclusion that she is interested in buying the lots, and mother and son secretly invest the family bank roll in the land.

Starring Hugh Herbert, Joy Hodges, Eddie Quillan
5.2/10
Rating
1h 4m
Runtime
1939
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy socialite. Consequently, when her smart aleck son Sammy hears that an electric railroad line is to be built through town, she decides that the family can become rich by purchasing the lots along the right of way. Patriarch George Pierce laughs at the idea, but when Rose and Sammy learn that Cora Stewart, the wealthy town widow, has withdrawn her savings from the bank, they jump to the conclusion that she is interested in buying the lots, and mother and son secretly invest the family bank roll in the land.

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Cast
Hugh Herbert stars as George Pierce in The Family Next Door.
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Year context
The Family Next Door was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy socialite. Consequently, when her smart ale...
The Family Next Door is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 4m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
64 min (1h 4m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (4 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Family Next Door about?
Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy socialite. Consequently, when her smart aleck son Sammy hears that an electric railroad line is to be built through town, she decides that the family can become rich by purchasing the lots along the right of way. Patriarch George Pierce laughs at the idea, but when Rose and Sammy learn that Cora Stewart, the wealthy town widow, has withdrawn her savings from the bank, they jump to the conclusion that she is interested in buying the lots, and mother and son secretly invest the family bank roll in the land.
How long is The Family Next Door?
The Family Next Door has a runtime of 64 minutes (1h 4m).
Who stars in The Family Next Door?
The cast of The Family Next Door includes Hugh Herbert, Joy Hodges, Eddie Quillan, Ruth Donnelly, Benny Bartlett.
What is the rating of The Family Next Door?
The Family Next Door has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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