Daniel Drew — The Toast of New York Character Profile

About Daniel Drew

A tight-fisted businessman who sells his shipping company to Fisk and Boyd in exchange for worthless Confederate bonds. Later, fearing his rival Cornelius Vanderbilt's attempts to control his railroad, he seeks Fisk's help, only to be exploited for Fisk's own financial advantage.

Character Facts

Played by

Donald Meek

Appears in

The Toast of New York (1937)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Daniel Drew — Professional Business Counterparty — Jim Fisk (Edward Arnold)

  Drew's transaction provides Fisk with an early financial opening.

  Daniel Drew sells his shipping company to Fisk and Boyd after they persuade him to accept worthless Confederate bonds.

• Daniel Drew — Professional Business Counterparty — Nick Boyd (Cary Grant)

  Boyd participates directly in the deal that expands their influence.

  Nick Boyd joins Jim Fisk in persuading Daniel Drew to sell the shipping company for worthless Confederate bonds.

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