Five and Ten
Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
John owns the largest chain of five and ten cent stores in the country. He moves his family to New York from Kansas City and their life, though grand, is falling apart due to his constant working. Wife and mother Jenny is lonely. Son Avery hates his job. Daughter Jennifer is snubbed by classmate Muriel and her friends. At a charity bazaar, Jennifer meets Berry and sparks are evident. However, he is engaged to Muriel and Muriel will make sure that she, and only she, marries Berry. After the marriage, Berry still thinks of Jennifer as Jennifer thinks of Berry. Avery laments about the state of his family since they were happy in Kansas City.
Run Time
1h 29m
Genre
Drama, Romance
Release Date
13 Jun 1931
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Director & Producers
Top Billed Cast
Marion DaviesJennifer Rarick
Leslie HowardBerry Rhodes
Richard BennettJohn Rarick
Irene RichJenny Rarick
Douglass MontgomeryAvery Rarick
Mary DuncanMuriel Preston
George IrvingMr. Brooks (uncredited)
Henry ArmettaTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Bill ElliottWedding Guest (uncredited)
Carl StockdaleDoctor at Bedside (uncredited)
Halliwell HobbesHopkins (uncredited)
Theodore von EltzRamon (uncredited)


Robert Z. Leonard
Fannie Hurst
Margaret Booth
Douglas Shearer