The Working Man (1933)

6.5/10 78 min Comedy Drama

Overview

A successful shoe manufacturer named John Reeves goes on vacation and meets the grown children of his recently deceased and much-respected competitor; they're on the verge of losing the family legacy through their careless behavior. Reeves takes it upon himself to save his rival's company by teaching the heirs a lesson in business.

Cast

George Arliss

John Reeves alias John Walton

Bette Davis

Jenny Hartland alias Jane Grey

Theodore Newton

Tommy Hartland

Hardie Albright

Benjamin 'Benny' Burnett

Gordon Westcott

Fred 'Freddie' Pettison

J. Farrell MacDonald

Henry 'Hank' Davis

Pat Wing

Reeves's Secretary

Edward Van Sloan

Mr. Briggs

Claire McDowell

Benjamin's Secretary

Ruthelma Stevens

Mrs. Price

Harry C. Bradley

Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited)

Don Brodie

Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)

James Bush

Tommy's Bridge Opponent (uncredited)

Wallis Clark

Mike the Auditor (uncredited)

Clay Clement

Hartland Company Salesman Atkinson (uncredited)

James Donlan

Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)

Douglass Dumbrille

Lawyer Hammersmith (uncredited)

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