Pointed Heels
Synopsis
Fay Wray plays a beautiful showgirl who falls for a rich Park Avenue guy played by Phillips Holmes. William Powell is a producer in love with Miss Wray, but he won't use his influence to take any advantage... as usual, he's a perfect gentleman.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 23, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Edward Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Florence Ryerson, John V.A. Weaver
- Original Title
- Pointed Heels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Edward Sutherland
Florence Ryerson, John V.A. Weaver, Leo Robin, Mack Gordon, Charles Brackett
Allen G. Siegler, Rex Wimpy
Jane Loring
Department Leadership Roster
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
A. Edward Sutherland
Director
Jane Loring
Editor
Florence Ryerson
Screenplay
John V.A. Weaver
Screenplay
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Rex Wimpy
Director of Photography
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 Pointed Heels
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pointed Heels about?
Fay Wray plays a beautiful showgirl who falls for a rich Park Avenue guy played by Phillips Holmes. William Powell is a producer in love with Miss Wray, but he won't use his influence to take any advantage... as usual, he's a perfect gentleman.
Who directed Pointed Heels?
Pointed Heels was directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
Who stars in Pointed Heels?
The principal cast of Pointed Heels includes William Powell, Helen Kane, Fay Wray, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, Phillips Holmes.
When was Pointed Heels released and how long is it?
Pointed Heels was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pointed Heels?
Pointed Heels holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).