Movies and TvShows featuring "man-marries-a-woman-for-money" theme.

Sam Stone, a businessman in Santa Monica, plans to kill his wife Barbara for her fortune. However, his kidnapping plot takes an unexpected turn when Barbara is kidnapped by a couple who demand a ransom. Chaos ensues as Sam tries to navigate the situation and multiple misunderstandings occur.

The Little Foxes is a drama film set in the year 1900 in the southern USA. The story revolves around a dysfunctional and greedy family who resort to deceit and betrayal to gain wealth, including embezzlement and theft. The plot also delves into themes of family relationships, jealousy, and the consequences of greed. The protagonist faces an ultimatum and must make a difficult decision involving the life of a dying man. Directed by William Wyler and starring Bette Davis, this movie explores the dark side of human nature.

When a wheelchair-bound wife dies from an apparent accident, her husband and his adult stepdaughter turn out to be lovers, who conspired to murder her. However, tensions surface when complications arise regarding her inheritance, and soon the husband and stepdaughter are distrusting and plotting against each other. Who is really behind everything?

Accomplished horse trainer is deceived by her husband, unfairly sent to prison, and she re-makes herself and eventually gains revenge.