The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
The movie stars George Bancroft, Mary Astor and Fredric March who are all excellent in their roles. The story begins as Joe Forziati (Bancroft), an Italian immigrant who has battled his way to success as a New York building contractor, decides to embark on a social career.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Rowland V. LeeDirector
- Waldemar YoungScreenplay
- Herman J. MankiewiczScreenplay
- Oscar PotokerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- George BancroftJoe Forziati
- Mary AstorMimi Howell
- Fredric MarchDwight Howell
- Stanley FieldsMike Mendino
- David DurandJoey Forziati
- Ferike BorosMrs. Forziati
- Freddie Burke FrederickJackie Howell
- Margaret QuimbyLucille Gates
- Ben Hendricks Jr.Slattery
- Lawford DavidsonGeorge Windham
- Claud AllisterTailor (uncredited)
- Henry ArmettaTony, the waiter (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
kidnappingarchitectmobsterpre-codehigh society