

Wealthy Jervis Pendleton acts as benefactor for orphan Judy Abbott, anonymously sponsoring her in her boarding school. But as she grows up, he finds himself falling in love with her, and she with him, though she does not know that the man she has fallen for is her benefactor.
Sign in to add to your listWhat critics are saying
Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.
Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.
Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.
Cast

Janet Gaynor
Judy Abbott

Warner Baxter
Jervis Pendleton

Una Merkel
Sally McBride

John Arledge
Jimmy McBride

Claude Gillingwater
Riggs

Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Semple

Kendall McComas
Freddie Perkins

Kathlyn Williams
Mrs. Paula Pendleton

Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Lippett

Louise Closser Hale
Miss Pritchard

Sheila Bromley
Gloria

Billy Barty
Billy - Orphan (uncredited)
Watching Lists
Sign in to create and edit public lists.
Loading lists…
Purchase & Discovery
Find this title on Amazon
Digital
Prime Video & digitalAmazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.
Physical edition
4K Blu-ray & physical releasesSearch on AmazonOfficial merchandise
Official-style merch searchApparel, collectibles, and moreAs an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure