Plot Summary

John Reeves, steel magnate, wagers with his son Chester that he can earn twenty dollars a week and live on it. He procures work in the office of William Hart's steel plant. Against her brother's wish, Hart's sister Muriel adopts a little boy. Hart evens up by adopting John Reeves as his father. Reeves foils James Pettison's plot to ruin Hart. Chester also makes good as a workman and wins the affection of Hart's sister. The father reveals his identity and takes Hart as a partner.

Movie Details

Original Title
Twenty Dollars a Week
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

George Arliss as John Reeves

George Arliss

John Reeves

Taylor Holmes as William Hart

Taylor Holmes

William Hart

Ronald Colman as Chester Reeves

Ronald Colman

Chester Reeves

Edith Roberts as Muriel Hart

Edith Roberts

Muriel Hart

Ivan F. Simpson as James Pettison

Ivan F. Simpson

James Pettison

Wallie Howe as Henry Sloane

Wallie Howe

Henry Sloane

Redfield Clarke as George Blair

Redfield Clarke

George Blair

Joseph Donohue as Little Arthur

Joseph Donohue

Little Arthur

William Sellery as Clancy, Restaurateur

William Sellery

Clancy, Restaurateur

George Henry as Butler

George Henry

Butler

Production Companies

The Selznick Studio