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1 May 1931 (USA)
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A millionaire automaker retires upon the advice of his doctor, but becomes so bored he buys half interest in a gas station and works it on the sly. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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A very enjoyable comedy of deception with George Arliss in top form.
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(in credits order) (complete, awaiting verification) | George Arliss | ... | James Alden |
| Florence Arliss | ... | Mrs. Laura Alden |
| David Manners | ... | William 'Bill' Merrick |
| Evalyn Knapp | ... | Barbara 'Babs' Alden |
 | James Cagney | ... | Schofield, Insurance Salesman |
| Bramwell Fletcher | ... | Carter Andrews |
| Noah Beery | ... | L. Peterson |
| Ivan F. Simpson | ... | Davis, the Butler (as Ivan Simpson) |
| J.C. Nugent | ... | Dr. Harvey |
| Sam Hardy | ... | Mr. 'Mac' McCoy |
| J. Farrell MacDonald | ... | Dan Lewis |
| Charley Grapewin | ... | Edward 'Ed' Powers (as Charles Grapewin) |
| Charles E. Evans | ... | The Gardener |
| Tully Marshall | ... | Mr. Briggs |
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| Ethel Griffies | ... | Mrs. Andrews (uncredited) |
| Ben Hall | ... | Al, the Garage Helper (uncredited) |
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| John G. Adolfi | |||
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| Earl Derr Biggers | story "Idle Hands" | |
| Maude T. Howell | uncredited | |
| Julien Josephson | (as Julian Josephson) | |
| Booth Tarkington | dialogue | |
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| John G. Adolfi | .... | producer (uncredited) | |
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| Alois Reiser | (foreign version) (uncredited) | ||
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| James Van Trees | |||
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| Owen Marks | |||
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| Esdras Hartley | |||
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| Edward Stevenson | (uncredited) | ||
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| Perc Westmore | .... | makeup artist (uncredited) | |
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| Earl Luick | .... | wardrobe | |
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| Leo F. Forbstein | .... | conductor | |
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- Warner Bros. Pictures (1931) (USA) (theatrical) (as The Vitaphone Corporation)
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The characters James Alden and his wife Laura are played by real husband and wife George Arliss and Florence Arliss.See more »
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Version of The Ruling Passion (1922)See more »
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George Arliss does it again! I recently saw "The Working Man (1933)" and loved it because the audience is let in on a deception that few of the cast know about. This is another film in the same vein. It makes for some very funny situations. The funniest scene happens when Arliss' wife, Florence Arliss (his real-life wife too), also comes around for some gas, but you have to see the film for that. By the way, the remake "That Way with Women (1947)" is pretty much a turkey; Arliss makes all the difference.
The supporting cast includes James Cagney (a standout) in his fourth film as an insurance agent convincing Arliss to get some work because retired men are poor life insurance risks. Also good is Noah Beery as the owner of the gas station.