The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
Millionaire William van Luyn falls in love with his secretary Joan Thayer and marries her. Her family, part of "the great middle class" (as blowhard nephew Henry keeps reminding us), is happy for Joan, but reluctant to take charity from Will. He moves in with them, and they keep resisting, until one day he takes drastic action.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- William C. deMilleDirector
- Clara BerangerWriter
Cast
- Conrad NagelWilliam van Luyn
- Bessie LoveHelen Thayer
- Leila HyamsJoan Thayer
- Robert OberHenry Thayer
- James NeillMr. Phil Thayer
- Edythe ChapmanMrs. Alice Thayer
- Paul KrugerTom Gibney
- Kenneth GibsonFrank Thayer
Stills
Themes
marriagemiddle classclass distinction