The Working Man (1933)

04/20/1933 (US) • 1h 18m

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.

Top Billed 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

Charles E. Evans

Mr. Haslitt

Frederick Burton

Judge Larson

Pat Wing

Reeves's Secretary


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

undercover

trustee

pre-code

rich kids

shoemaking

fishing trip

business rivalry

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