

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.
Acting
George Arliss's twinkly patriarch energy carries everything.
Costume
Fabulous 1930s leisure wear and factory-floor fits.

Director
John G. Adolfi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of Bette Davis's rare early comedies before Warner Bros. figured out she was born for melodrama and villainy.
Made during the Depression, this film lets audiences fantasize about a benevolent millionaire fixing everything—while subtly validating wealth as wisdom.