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DRAMA . 1917 . 1h 5m . 5.7/10

The Poor Little Rich Girl_

Gwen's family is rich, but her parents ignore her and most of the servants push her around, so she is lonely and unhappy. Her father is concerned only with making money, and her mother cares only about her social position. But one day a servant's irresponsibility creates a crisis that causes everyone to rethink what is important to them.

Starring Mary Pickford, Madlaine Traverse, Charles Wellesley
5.7/10
Rating
1h 5m
Runtime
1917
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Gwen's family is rich, but her parents ignore her and most of the servants push her around, so she is lonely and unhappy. Her father is concerned only with making money, and her mother cares only about her social position. But one day a servant's irresponsibility creates a crisis that causes everyone to rethink what is important to them.

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Cast
Mary Pickford stars as Gwen in The Poor Little Rich Girl.
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Year context
The Poor Little Rich Girl was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
Gwen's family is rich, but her parents ignore her and most of the servants push her around, so she is lonely and unhappy. Her father is concerned only with m...
The Poor Little Rich Girl is a Drama, Comedy, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 5m.

CAST (13)

Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford
Gwen
Madlaine Traverse
Madlaine Traverse
Gwendolyn's Mother
Charles Wellesley
Charles Wellesley
Gwendolyn's Father
GF
Gladys Fairbanks
Jane
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Frank McGlynn Sr.
The Plumber
EL
Emile La Croix
The Organ Grinder
Marcia Harris
Marcia Harris
Miss Royale
Marcia Harris
Marcia Harris
Thomas
FA
Frank Andrews
Potter
Herbert Prior
Herbert Prior
The Doctor
GG
George Gernon
Johnny Blake
Maxine Elliott Hicks
Maxine Elliott Hicks
Susie May Squoggs (as Maxine Hicks)
Nora Cecil
Nora Cecil
One of Gwendolyn's Teachers (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
65 min (1h 5m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (37 votes)

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What is The Poor Little Rich Girl about?
Gwen's family is rich, but her parents ignore her and most of the servants push her around, so she is lonely and unhappy. Her father is concerned only with making money, and her mother cares only about her social position. But one day a servant's irresponsibility creates a crisis that causes everyone to rethink what is important to them.
How long is The Poor Little Rich Girl?
The Poor Little Rich Girl has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in The Poor Little Rich Girl?
The cast of The Poor Little Rich Girl includes Mary Pickford, Madlaine Traverse, Charles Wellesley, Gladys Fairbanks, Frank McGlynn Sr..
What is the rating of The Poor Little Rich Girl?
The Poor Little Rich Girl has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 37 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Comedy Fantasy
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