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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