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.
George Arliss
Cabot Barr
Edna May Oliver
Augusta Pritchard, Cabot's sister
Janet Beecher
Helen Barr, Cabot's daughter
Charlotte Henry
Marjorie Barr
Ralph Morgan
Henry Loring, Cabot's lawyer
Edward Ellis
Claude, Cabot's butler
Frank Albertson
Allan Blaine, Augusta's adopted son
Rafaela Ottiano
Retta Barr, Judd's wife