In New England circa 1933, a niece is reported missing and presumed dead and Cabot Barr (George Arliss) summons his relatives to the family estate for a memorial service. Once there, Barr taunts each one, claiming their only interest in him is his money, and sends them away when the report about the niece proves to be false. Only niece Marjorie, who has ridiculed one of his pet eccentricities, seems to be the object of any sentimental affection.
Cast
George Arliss
Cabot Barr
Edna May Oliver
Augusta Pritchard, Cabot's sister
Janet Beecher
Helen Barr, Cabot's daughter
Charlotte Henry
Marjorie Barr
Ralph Morgan
Henry Loring, Cabot's lawyer
Edward Ellis
Claude, Cabot's butler
Frank Albertson
Allan Blaine, Augusta's adopted son
Rafaela Ottiano
Retta Barr, Judd's wife
Donald Meek
Judd Barr, Cabot's son
Joseph Cawthorn
Dr. Wilson
Harry C. Bradley
Prof. Schumaker
Paul Harvey
One of Judd's Creditors (uncredited)
Crew
Sidney Lanfield
Director
Leonard Praskins
Writer
Katherine Clugston
Writer
Paul Schofield
Writer
Maude T. Howell
Writer
Maurice Wright
Editor
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
William Forsyth
Second Assistant Director
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Robert Webb
Casting
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Vincent Vernon
Sound Engineer
Vernon Wilson
Sound Engineer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Richard Day
Art Direction