The film, made to advertise domestic telephone sets, is based around two very different families. The Petts are conventional, happy and have children; the Potts are unconventional and unhappy, without children.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bruce WinstonThe Judge | The Judge |
| VValeska GertThe Maid | The Maid |
 Alberto CavalcantiJ. Leviticus (uncredited) | J. Leviticus (uncredited) |
 Humphrey JenningsGrocer (uncredited) | Grocer (uncredited) |
| SStuart LeggAdmiral (uncredited) | Admiral (uncredited) |
| BBasil WrightVicar (uncredited) | Vicar (uncredited) |