John owns the largest chain of five and ten cent stores in the country. He moves his family to New York from Kansas City and their life, though grand, is falling apart due to his constant working. Wife and mother Jenny is lonely. Son Avery hates his job. Daughter Jennifer is snubbed by classmate Muriel and her friends. At a charity bazaar, Jennifer meets Berry and sparks are evident. However, he is engaged to Muriel and Muriel will make sure that she, and only she, marries Berry. After the marriage, Berry still thinks of Jennifer as Jennifer thinks of Berry. Avery laments about the state of his family since they were happy in Kansas City.
Marion Davies
as Jennifer Rarick
Leslie Howard
as Berry Rhodes
Richard Bennett
as John Rarick
Irene Rich
as Jenny Rarick
Douglass Montgomery
as Avery Rarick
Mary Duncan
as Muriel Preston
George Irving
as Mr. Brooks (uncredited)
Henry Armetta
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Carl Stockdale
as Doctor at Bedside (uncredited)
Halliwell Hobbes
as Hopkins (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
as Ramon (uncredited)