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title: "I'd Rather Be Rich"
year: 1964
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/i-d-rather-be-rich-1964"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 192985
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# I'd Rather Be Rich (1964) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/i-d-rather-be-rich-1964

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: I'd Rather Be Rich.
Year: 1964.
Release Date (US): 08/25/1964.
Genre: Comedy.
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Premise: Updated remake of It Started With Eve (1941).
Plot: A young heiress is summoned to the bedside of her dying grandfather. The grandfather's last wish is to meet her fiance. The fiance is delayed. A young chemical engineer is persuaded to take his place. The grandfather suddenly and secretly recovers. He uses the situation to play matchmaker to ensure his granddaughter's happiness.
Tagline: When it comes to men...or money...she's the richest girl in town!
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        I'd Rather Be Rich is a 1964 comedy film with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. Released in the United States on August 25

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch I'd Rather Be Rich?
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### Q: Is I'd Rather Be Rich worth watching?
I'd Rather Be Rich holds a community rating of 6.6/10. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie I'd Rather Be Rich and when was it released?
I'd Rather Be Rich is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1964.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [I'd Rather Be Rich — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/192985)
- [I'd Rather Be Rich (1964)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [I'd Rather Be Rich (1964) DVD - Zeus](https://www.zeusdvds.com/id-rather-be-rich-1964-dvd/)

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