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.
Director and cast
- John G. Adolfi Director
- George Arliss as John Reeves
- Bette Davis as Jenny Hartland
- Theodore Newton as Tommy Hartland
- Hardie Albright as Benjamin 'Benny' Burnett
- Gordon Westcott as Fred 'Freddie' Pettison
- J. Farrell MacDonald as Henry 'Hank' Davidson
- Charles E. Evans as Mr. Haslitt
- Frederick Burton Cast
- Pat Wing Cast
- Edward Van Sloan Cast
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