An eccentric wealthy family facing bankruptcy schemes to steal an inheritance, but an alcoholic ex-actor they take in for Christmas charity complicates their plan.

Joseph Schildkrautas Anthony 'Mr. M.' Marchand
Billie Burkeas Clara Pidgeon
Eugene Palletteas James C. Pidgeon
Ona Munsonas Florie Watson
Raymond Walburnas Willie Crawford
Norma Vardenas Mattie
Ann Gillisas Angela Pidgeon
Ruth Terryas Therese Pidgeon
Robert Livingstonas Stephen Bates
David Holtas Reggie Pidgeon