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Skyscraper Souls

1932-07-16 · 99 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Romance

After bank president David Dwight makes a vast loan to himself to build a remarkable skyscraper, his board questions the propriety of the loan. Despite the devotion of longtime mistress Sarah, the ruthless David, while seeking bank mergers to protect his building, tries to seduce Sarah's secretary, Lynn. David then agrees to a plot by a bank board member to inflate his bank's stock and sell short — just before the market crashes.

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Directors
Edgar Selwyn
Production companies
Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Warren WilliamWarren WilliamDavid Dwight
Maureen O'SullivanMaureen O'SullivanLynn Harding
Gregory RatoffGregory RatoffMr. Vinmont
Anita PageAnita PageJenny LeGrande
Norman FosterNorman FosterTom Shepherd
Verree TeasdaleVerree TeasdaleSarah Dennis
George BarbierGeorge BarbierNorton
Jean HersholtJean HersholtJake
Wallace FordWallace FordSlim
Hedda HopperHedda HopperElla Dwight
Helen CoburnMyra
John MarstonJohn MarstonBill
Oscar ApfelOscar ApfelBrewster's Associate (uncredited)
Edward BrophyEdward BrophyMan in Elevator (uncredited)
Billy GilbertBilly GilbertSecond Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Boris KarloffBoris KarloffMan Approaching Ticket Counter
Geneva MitchellGeneva MitchellMrs. Kyne
Eric WiltonDwight’s Butler
Milton WallaceBrewster’s Associate
Arnold LucyArnold LucyBanker

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