

The Greeks Had a Word for Them
1932-02-03 · 79 min · ★ 5.6
A trio of money-hungry women rent a luxurious penthouse, spending their dough on drink and debonair clothing, backbiting and catfighting as they steal each other's boyfriends.
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- Directors
- Lowell Sherman
- Production companies
- Feature Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joan BlondellSchatzi Sutro
Madge EvansPolaire
Ina ClaireJean Lawrence
David MannersDey Emery
Lowell ShermanBoris Feldman
Phillips SmalleyJustin Emery
Sidney BraceyThe Waiter
Betty GrableHat Check Girl (uncredited)
Louise BeaversBeautician (uncredited)
Ward BondTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Bill ElliottWedding Guest (uncredited)
Harry BowenSchatze's Cabby
Charles ColemanWaiter
Albert ContiFrenchman on Liner
Jay EatonNightclub Patron
Budd FineCop at Accident
Creighton HaleWedding SupervisorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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