The Working Man
Originally released in 1933. The Working Man is a comedy/drama film. directed by John G. Adolfi. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Arliss, Bette Davis, and Theodore Newton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 20, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Arliss
as John Reeves alias John Walton
Bette Davis
as Jenny Hartland alias Jane Grey
Theodore Newton
as Tommy Hartland
Hardie Albright
as Benjamin 'Benny' Burnett
Gordon Westcott
as Fred 'Freddie' Pettison
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Henry 'Hank' Davis
Charles E. Evans
as Mr. Haslitt
Frederick Burton
as Judge Larson
Pat Wing
as Reeves's Secretary
Edward Van Sloan
as Mr. Briggs
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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 lega...
Who directed The Working Man?
The Working Man was directed by John G. Adolfi.
How long is The Working Man?
The Working Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Working Man released?
The Working Man was released on April 20, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Working Man?
The main cast of The Working Man includes George Arliss, Bette Davis, Theodore Newton, Hardie Albright, Gordon Westcott.