The Greeks Had a Word for Them

NR
1h 19m
1932
5.2 /10 (12)

No metal could touch them but gold...

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : English
Released Date: 1932-02-03

Top Billed Cast

Joan Blondell

Schatzi Sutro

Madge Evans

Polaire

Ina Claire

Jean Lawrence

David Manners

Dey Emery

Lowell Sherman

Boris Feldman

Phillips Smalley

Justin Emery

Sidney Bracey

The Waiter

Betty Grable

Hat Check Girl (uncredited)

Louise Beavers

Beautician (uncredited)

Ward Bond

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Bill Elliott

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Wilson Benge

Bellings the Butler

Harry Bowen

Schatze's Cabby

Jack Byron

Speakeasy Patron

Charles Coleman

Waiter

Albert Conti

Frenchman on Liner

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