Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story

5.7IMDb Score
Released:1989-04-30
Genre:Drama
Duration:50 min
Director:Charles Jarrott
Actors:Farrah Fawcett, David Ackroyd, Stéphane Audran, Amadeus August, Nicholas Clay
Production:lester persky productions, ITC Entertainment

Overview:

The true story of Barbara Hutton, who had inherited $40 million by the age of 6. This insight explores the effects that money can have on one's life, loves, and careers.

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