Movies and TvShows featuring "penniless-woman" theme.

The Raffle is a comedy movie that tells the story of a widow who sells her yacht and organizes a raffle, which turns out to be an illegal lottery. As the plot unfolds, the widow's husband and solicitor get involved in the scam, leading to hilarious situations and a surprise ending.

In the romantic comedy 'Personal Property', a young widow in England faces bankruptcy and pretends to have a fortune. She hires an ex-convict who poses as a butler to help her maintain her wealthy facade. However, their charade leads to unexpected complications and romantic entanglements.

In Dance, Fools, Dance, a wealthy family's fortune takes a hit during a financial crisis in 1930s Chicago. The daughter takes on an assumed identity and becomes an investigative reporter, uncovering a web of crime and corruption. She navigates high society parties, bootlegging operations, and romantic rivalries, all while trying to save her family from ruin.

Roughly Speaking is a movie about a strong-willed and outspoken woman who faces various challenges and experiences in America during the early 1900s. From her time in New Haven, Connecticut, as a secretary at Yale University to her struggles during the Great Depression and World War II, the movie follows her journey of independence, relationships, and survival. Adapted from an autobiography, the film provides a glimpse into the American experience of that era.