The dream of Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company, is to have a son to continue his business. Tragically, Dombey's wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 George BancroftBrock Trumbull | Brock Trumbull |
 Frances DeeAnn Trumbull | Ann Trumbull |
 Robert AmesJoe Warren | Joe Warren |
 Juliette ComptonPaula Norcross | Paula Norcross |
 David DurandBrock Junior | Brock Junior |
 Dorothy PetersonKatherine Trumbull | Katherine Trumbull |
 Harry AllenMcWylie | McWylie |
 Gilbert EmeryKincaid | Kincaid |
 Guy OliverDayton | Dayton |
 Anne ShirleyAnne, as a child | Anne, as a child |
 George MacFarlaneMarston | Marston |
| WWilliam ArnoldNot listed | Not listed |
 Wilfred LucasNot listed | Not listed |