The Working Man(1933)
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.
The Working Man (1933) is a comedy and drama film directed by John G. Adolfi, released on April 20, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars George Arliss, Bette Davis, Theodore Newton and Hardie Albright. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- John G. Adolfi
- Writers:
- Maude T. Howell, Edgar Franklin, Charles Kenyon
- Producers:
- Jack L. Warner, Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Sol Polito
- Production:
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Working Man (1933) Trailer
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The Working Man Cast & Crew
Main 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
Charles E. Evans
as Mr. Haslitt
- Frederick Burton
Frederick Burton
as Judge Larson
Pat Wing
as Reeves's Secretary
Edward Van Sloan
as Mr. Briggs
Claire McDowell
as Benjamin's Secretary
Ruthelma Stevens
as Mrs. Price
Key crew
Directed by John G. Adolfi, written by Maude T. Howell, Edgar Franklin and Charles Kenyon, produced by Jack L. Warner and Darryl F. Zanuck.
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The Working Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Working Man – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Working Man?
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The main cast of The Working Man (1933) includes George Arliss, Bette Davis, Theodore Newton, Hardie Albright and Gordon Westcott. The film was directed by John G. Adolfi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Working Man released?
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The Working Man was released on April 20, 1933 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Working Man worth watching?
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The Working Man (1933) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Working Man?
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