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.
Directed by John G. Adolfi
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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
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)
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