Overview
Although he graduated from that time-worn university, the college of hard knocks, the tireless efforts of John P. Grout have paid off. He owns a number of department stores and his wife and children are well provided for. However, his family is completely ungrateful and takes him -- and his money -- for granted. Grout's attempts to keep them all happy are driving him to bankruptcy and he eventually becomes seriously ill. Eventually his wife and kids come to realize how badly they've treated Pops.....
Director and cast
- Rupert Hughes Director
- Claude Gillingwater as John P. Grout
- Kate Lester as Mrs. Grout
- Patsy Ruth Miller as Mab
- Cullen Landis as Seth Smith
- Max Davidson as Georges Cartier
- Richard Tucker as J.P. Grout Jr.
- Dana Todd as Ethelwolf Grout
- Nell Craig as Julia
- Esther Ralston as Beatrice
- Helen Hayward as Mrs. Frish
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