The Working Man
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Preview Clip | The Working Man | Warner Archive
Type: Clip • Published 2013-09-13
Top Cast
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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
Claire McDowell
Benjamin's Secretary
Ruthelma Stevens
Mrs. Price
Harry C. Bradley
Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)
James Bush
Tommy's Bridge Opponent (uncredited)
Wallis Clark
Mike the Auditor (uncredited)
Clay Clement
Hartland Company Salesman Atkinson (uncredited)
Edward Cooper
Hartland's Butler Jackson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Adolfi
- Screenplay & Story
- Maude T. Howell, Charles Kenyon
- Original Title
- The Working Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Adolfi
Maude T. Howell, Charles Kenyon, Edgar Franklin
Sol Polito
Owen Marks
Jack L. Warner, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
John G. Adolfi
Director
Jack L. Warner
Producer
Maude T. Howell
Screenplay
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Charles Kenyon
Screenplay
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Owen Marks
Editor
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Working Man
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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 principal cast of The Working Man includes George Arliss, Bette Davis, Theodore Newton, Hardie Albright, Gordon Westcott.
When was The Working Man released and how long is it?
The Working Man was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.