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.
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Top billed cast
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George ArlissJohn Reeves alias John Walton
Bette DavisJenny Hartland alias Jane Grey
Theodore NewtonTommy Hartland
Hardie AlbrightBenjamin 'Benny' Burnett
Gordon WestcottFred 'Freddie' Pettison
J. Farrell MacDonaldHenry 'Hank' DavisCharles E. EvansMr. Haslitt
Frederick BurtonJudge Larson
Pat WingReeves's Secretary
Edward Van SloanMr. Briggs
Claire McDowellBenjamin's Secretary
Ruthelma StevensMrs. PriceKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityUndercover · Pre Code · Business RivalryDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference342704Actor preference220377 · 314536 · 203532
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Frequently asked questions about The Working Man
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.
How long is The Working Man?
The Working Man has a runtime of 78 minutes.