Skyline
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Synopsis
Skyline is a 1931 drama film directed by Sam Taylor and starring silent film veteran Thomas Meighan. It is based on a novel, East Side, West Side by Felix Riesenberg. It was produced and released by Fox Film Corporation.
Top Cast
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Thomas Meighan
Gordon A. McClellan
Hardie Albright
John Breen
Maureen O'Sullivan
Katherine Kearny
Myrna Loy
Paula Lambert
Stanley Fields
Captain Breen
Jack Kennedy
Kearny
Robert McWade
Judge West
Don Dillaway
Gerry Gaige
Alice Ward
Mrs. Kearny
Dorothy Peterson
Rose Breen
Minna Gombell
Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- William Anthony McGuire, Felix Riesenberg, Dudley Nichols, Kenyon Nicholson, Rowland Brown
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer, George Lipschultz, Peter Brunelli
- Original Title
- Skyline
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Taylor
William Anthony McGuire, Felix Riesenberg, Dudley Nichols, Kenyon Nicholson, Rowland Brown
Hugo Friedhofer, George Lipschultz, Peter Brunelli
John J. Mescall
Harold D. Schuster
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Taylor
Director
Dolly Tree
Costume Design
Harold D. Schuster
Editor
William Anthony McGuire
Writer
Dudley Nichols
Writer
Kenyon Nicholson
Writer
Rowland Brown
Writer
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skyline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Skyline about?
Skyline is a 1931 drama film directed by Sam Taylor and starring silent film veteran Thomas Meighan. It is based on a novel, East Side, West Side by Felix Riesenberg. It was produced and released by Fox Film Corporation.
Who directed Skyline?
Skyline was directed by Sam Taylor.
Who stars in Skyline?
The principal cast of Skyline includes Thomas Meighan, Hardie Albright, Maureen O'Sullivan, Myrna Loy, Stanley Fields.
When was Skyline released and how long is it?
Skyline was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Skyline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skyline was composed by Hugo Friedhofer, George Lipschultz, Peter Brunelli.
Is Skyline based on a book or true story?
Skyline is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Felix Riesenberg".