The Greeks Had a Word for Them
“No metal could touch them but gold...”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Patrick Cunning
Men's Room Patron
Jay Eaton
Nightclub Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lowell Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Zoë Akins, Sidney Howard
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Greeks Had a Word for Them
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Feature Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lowell Sherman
Zoë Akins, Sidney Howard
Alfred Newman
George Barnes
Stuart Heisler
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Lowell Sherman
Director
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Stuart Heisler
Editor
Coco Chanel
Costume Design
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Greeks Had a Word for Them
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What is The Greeks Had a Word for Them about?
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.
Who directed The Greeks Had a Word for Them?
The Greeks Had a Word for Them was directed by Lowell Sherman.
Who stars in The Greeks Had a Word for Them?
The principal cast of The Greeks Had a Word for Them includes Joan Blondell, Madge Evans, Ina Claire, David Manners, Lowell Sherman.
When was The Greeks Had a Word for Them released and how long is it?
The Greeks Had a Word for Them was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Greeks Had a Word for Them?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Greeks Had a Word for Them was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Greeks Had a Word for Them?
The Greeks Had a Word for Them holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).