The Working Man (1933)
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: John G. Adolfi
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: April 20, 1933
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
- Edward Van Sloan - Mr. Briggs
Screenplay
- Charles Kenyon (Screenplay)
- Maude T. Howell (Screenplay)
- Edgar Franklin (Story)
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Editing: Owen Marks
Production: The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
undercover, trustee, pre-code, rich kids, shoemaking, fishing trip, business rivalry, wastrel
More Films by Director: John G. Adolfi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Working Man about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Working Man?
- The Working Man was directed by John G. Adolfi.
- Who stars in The Working Man?
- The Working Man stars George Arliss, Bette Davis, Theodore Newton, Hardie Albright, Gordon Westcott, J. Farrell MacDonald.
- How long is The Working Man?
- The Working Man has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Working Man?
- The Working Man is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Working Man produced?
- The Working Man was produced in United States of America.