The Working Man (1933): Cast
The Working Man is a 1933 comedy drama directed by John G. Adolfi, starring George Arliss as John Reeves alias John Walton, Edward LeSaint and Bette Davis. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- John G. Adolfi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Working Man About?
The premise of The Working Man without spoilers.
John Reeves, a successful shoe manufacturer, meets the children of his recently deceased, respected competitor whose reckless behavior threatens their family legacy. Determined to preserve the rival’s firm, Reeves steps in, using his expertise to teach the heirs responsibility and strategic thinking, giving them a chance to save the business.
The Working Man Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- hixploitation
- shoe
- manufacturer
- heir
- uncle nephew relationship
- male female relationship
- brother sister relationship
- wealth
- waiter
- united states of america
- tycoon
- strategy
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- spendthrift
- retirement
- new york
- mentor
- meeting
- maine
- lawyer
- inheritance
- ingratitude
- game
- fish
- cruise
- cook
- butler
- businessman
- business rivalry
- bridge
- board meeting
- auditor
- attorney
- accountant
- 1930s
- yacht
- fishing
- deception
- remake
- buffalo new york
- factory
The Working Man Cast & Characters
George Arliss leads the cast as John Reeves alias John Walton, with Edward LeSaint as Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited) and Bette Davis as Jenny Hartland alias Jane Grey. Directed by John G. Adolfi; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director John G. Adolfi
- George Arliss as John Reeves alias John Walton
- Edward LeSaint as Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited)
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Bette Davis as Jenny Hartland alias Jane Grey -
Hardie Albright as Benjamin 'Benny' Burnett
Also Starring in The Working Man
· 27 more- Selmer Jackson Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)
- J. Farrell MacDonald Henry 'Hank' Davis
- Charles Sherlock Waiter on Yacht (uncredited)
- Carl M. Leviness Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)
- Claire McDowell Benjamin's Secretary
- Douglass Dumbrille Lawyer Hammersmith (uncredited)
- Don Brodie Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)
- Richard Tucker Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited)
- Harry C. Bradley Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited)
- Herbert Rawlinson Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited)
- Harrison Greene Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)
- Wallis Clark Mike the Auditor (uncredited)
- James Donlan Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)
- Edward Van Sloan Mr. Briggs
- William V. Mong Hartland Company Auditor (uncredited)
- Frederick Burton Judge Larson
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- James Bush Tommy's Bridge Opponent (uncredited)
- Clay Clement Hartland Company Salesman Atkinson (uncredited)
- Harold Minjir Tommy's Bridge Partner (uncredited)
- Gordon Westcott Fred 'Freddie' Pettison
- Edward Cooper Hartland's Butler Jackson (uncredited)
- Theodore Newton Tommy Hartland
- Gertrude Sutton Hartland's Maid Helen Ann (uncredited)
- Helena Phillips Evans Hartland's Cook Anna (uncredited)
- Ruthelma Stevens Mrs. Price
- Charles E. Evans Mr. Haslitt
- Pat Wing Reeves's Secretary
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The Working Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Working Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Working Man?
The Working Man runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Working Man released?
The Working Man was released on April 20, 1933.
Who directed The Working Man?
The Working Man was directed by John G. Adolfi.
More films by John G. Adolfi Who is in the cast of The Working Man?
The Working Man stars George Arliss as John Reeves alias John Walton, Edward LeSaint as Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited) and Bette Davis as Jenny Hartland alias Jane Grey, among 31 credited actors.
Does The Working Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Working Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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