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The Working Man
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The Working Man

1933-04-20 · 78 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
John G. Adolfi
Production companies
The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George ArlissGeorge ArlissJohn Reeves alias John Walton
Bette DavisBette DavisJenny Hartland alias Jane Grey
Theodore NewtonTheodore NewtonTommy Hartland
Hardie AlbrightHardie AlbrightBenjamin 'Benny' Burnett
Gordon WestcottGordon WestcottFred 'Freddie' Pettison
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldHenry 'Hank' Davis
Charles E. EvansMr. Haslitt
Frederick BurtonJudge Larson
Pat WingPat WingReeves's Secretary
Edward Van SloanEdward Van SloanMr. Briggs
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellBenjamin's Secretary
Ruthelma StevensRuthelma StevensMrs. Price
Harry C. BradleyHarry C. BradleyReeves Company Board Member (uncredited)
Don BrodieDon BrodieHartland Company Salesman (uncredited)
James BushJames BushTommy's Bridge Opponent (uncredited)
Wallis ClarkWallis ClarkMike the Auditor (uncredited)
Clay ClementClay ClementHartland Company Salesman Atkinson (uncredited)
Edward CooperHartland's Butler Jackson (uncredited)
James DonlanJames DonlanHartland Company Salesman (uncredited)
Douglass DumbrilleDouglass DumbrilleLawyer Hammersmith (uncredited)

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