Oliver (Leonard Barrymore Lionel Barrymore) is a shipping tycoon whose industry was damaged by the Great Depression. in order to make ends meet, he decided to host a dinner party and invite the Duke and Duke with deep pockets to participate in order to connect people and get financial support. Carlotta (Mary Duessler Marie Dressler) is Oliver's former lover. She had a glorious time as an actress, but now she is out of date and she has received an invitation from Oliver. Parker (Wallace Billy Wallace Beery) is a nouveau riche who has hit the big luck. Although he doesn't like Oliver's character very much, he sees a business opportunity at this dinner, so he is ready to attend. Oliver's daughter Paula (Maggie Evans Madge Evans) falls in love with actor Larry (John Barrymore John Barrymore) and decides to woo him at a dinner party.