The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Sidney LanfieldDirector
- Katherine ClugstonWriter
- Leonard PraskinsWriter
- Paul SchofieldWriter
- Maude T. HowellWriter
- Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- George ArlissCabot Barr
- Edna May OliverAugusta Pritchard, Cabot's sister
- Janet BeecherHelen Barr, Cabot's daughter
- Charlotte HenryMarjorie Barr
- Ralph MorganHenry Loring, Cabot's lawyer
- Edward EllisClaude, Cabot's butler
- Frank AlbertsonAllan Blaine, Augusta's adopted son
- Rafaela OttianoRetta Barr, Judd's wife
- Donald MeekJudd Barr, Cabot's son
- Joseph CawthornDr. Wilson
- Harry C. BradleyProf. Schumaker
- Paul HarveyOne of Judd's Creditors (uncredited)