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Five and Ten

When a woman's family relocates from Kansas City to New York following her father's business move, she finds herself entangled in a complicated romance with an engaged man.

John Rarick, a self-made millionaire, relocates his family from Kansas City to New York City to pursue his five-and-dime empire. However, his relentless pursuit of wealth leads him to neglect his family, causing his wife Jenny to become lonely and start an affair. Their daughter Jennifer struggles to fit in with the wealthy social class, as her family's nouveau riche status is viewed with disdain. Meanwhile, their son Avery works in the family business, feeling suffocated by his father's expectations and turning to drinking to cope. As the family navigates their personal struggles, they must confront the possibility of a happy ending, both individually and as a family.

Info about Five and Ten

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, Jun 13, 1931

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Romance