Five and Ten

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Marion DaviesJennifer Rarick

Leslie HowardBerry Rhodes

Richard BennettJohn Rarick

Irene RichJenny Rarick

Douglass MontgomeryAvery Rarick

Mary DuncanMuriel Preston

George IrvingMr. Brooks (uncredited)

Henry ArmettaTaxi Driver (uncredited)

Bill ElliottWedding Guest (uncredited)

Carl StockdaleDoctor at Bedside (uncredited)

Halliwell HobbesHopkins (uncredited)

Theodore von EltzRamon (uncredited)