When his fiancée Valentine dumps him, prominent lawyer Geoffrey Sherwood goes on a bender and winds up married to a stranger, Miriam Brady. They decide to give their marriage a chance. Their landlady, a one-time Floradora girl, offers to help Miriam become refined. Successful again, Geoffrey is approached ("if only we were free") by Valentine. Miriam tells Valentine off in no uncertain terms. Geoffrey moves into his club where Valentine's husband tells him he is a fool to leave Miriam
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bette DavisMiriam A. Brady | Miriam A. Brady |
 Ian HunterGeoffrey D. 'Geoff' Sherwood | Geoffrey D. 'Geoff' Sherwood |
 Colin CliveJohn Marland | John Marland |
 Alison SkipworthMrs. Martin | Mrs. Martin |
 John EldredgeHugh Brown | Hugh Brown |
 Phillip ReedTony Hewlett | Tony Hewlett |
 Katharine AlexanderValentine French Marland | Valentine French Marland |
 Helen Jerome EddyMiss Mansfield | Miss Mansfield |
 Bill ElliottJames, Clerk at College Club | James, Clerk at College Club |
 Edward McWadeArt Clerk | Art Clerk |
| AAdrian RosleyMarcel, Restaurant Owner | Marcel, Restaurant Owner |
 André CheronMax, Waldorf Headwaiter | Max, Waldorf Headwaiter |
| VVesey O'DavorenServant | Servant |