Upperworld
“When a wife falls down on the job can you blame a man if he takes Blonde Poison?”
Synopsis
A railroad tycoon, disillusioned with his marriage, starts seeing a showgirl. Things go agreeably until the woman's manager decides to blackmail the millionaire.
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Warren William
Alexander Stream
Mary Astor
Hettie Stream
Ginger Rogers
Lilly Linda
Andy Devine
Oscar
Dickie Moore
Tommy Stream
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Marcus
J. Carrol Naish
Lou Colima
Sidney Toler
Officer Moran
Henry O'Neill
Banker Making Toast
Theodore Newton
Rocklen
Robert Barrat
Police Commissioner Clark
Robert Greig
Marc Caldwell
Frank Sheridan
Police Inspector Kellogg
John Qualen
Janitor
Willard Robertson
Police Captain Reynolds
Marie Astaire
Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
Stream's Housekeeper (uncredited)
Jack Cheatham
Detective (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
April 28, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 4, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Markson
- Original Title
- Upperworld
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Del Ruth
Ben Markson, Ben Hecht
Tony Gaudio
Owen Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Del Ruth
Director
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Ben Markson
Screenplay
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Owen Marks
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upperworld
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Upperworld about?
A railroad tycoon, disillusioned with his marriage, starts seeing a showgirl. Things go agreeably until the woman's manager decides to blackmail the millionaire.
Who directed Upperworld?
Upperworld was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Who stars in Upperworld?
The principal cast of Upperworld includes Warren William, Mary Astor, Ginger Rogers, Andy Devine, Dickie Moore.
When was Upperworld released and how long is it?
Upperworld was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Upperworld?
Upperworld holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).