Bostonites George and Catherine Apley live a proper life in a social circle. However, their daughter Eleanor's love for Howard Boulton and their son John's union with Myrtle threatens their home.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ronald ColmanGeorge Apley | George Apley |
 Peggy CumminsEleanor 'Ellie' Apley | Eleanor 'Ellie' Apley |
 Vanessa BrownAgnes Willing | Agnes Willing |
 Mildred NatwickAmelia Newcombe | Amelia Newcombe |
 Richard HaydnHoratio Willing | Horatio Willing |
 Nydia WestmanJane Willing | Jane Willing |
 Percy WaramRoger Newcombe | Roger Newcombe |
 Richard NeyJohn Apley | John Apley |
 Edna BestCatherine Apley | Catherine Apley |
 Charles RussellHoward Boulder | Howard Boulder |
 Paul HarveyJulian H. Dole | Julian H. Dole |
 Kathleen HowardMargaret | Margaret |
 Francis PierlotWilson | Wilson |