Overview
Layabout Al Beresford is in a position of responsible in the brokerage film he works in only because of his smart and self-sacrificing wife Mary. While he dawdles and wastes his time she works behind the scenes to complete his work in order to save his position. One day when Al is out wandering Mary delivers important documents she's completed to Wall Street broker Elihu Jasper. He in turn is charmed by her and offers Al a job, though he recognizes his worthlessness. Jasper offers him many tips and with Mary's support Al prospers. Foolishly not realizing it is due to the work of others Al leaves Mary and is soon ruined, taking desperate measures he frees Mary to enjoy a life with Elihu.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 57 | February 24, 1929 (70) | |
 | 36 | June 23, 1965 (85) | |
 | 29 | June 4, 1927 (40) | |
 | 26 | December 26, 1969 (80) | |
 | 65 | July 8, 1928 (77) | |
 | 42 | February 22, 1944 (69) |