
Two black kids from Harlem, Arnold Jackson and older brother Willis, are welcomed into the family of wealthy New York businessman Philip Drummond when their mother, his housekeeper, passes away. The two brothers become part of the Drummond family and learn various lessons about life.

Phillip and Maggie meet at the altar and realize each has made a major mistake.

Arnold and Pearl's lives are changed when Phillip and Maggie return from their honeymoon.

Arnold believes he has found his religion after attending an impressive bar mitzvah.

Money for charity that Arnold's class raised and entrusted to him is missing.