Wall Street
Synopsis
A very topical early talkie from low-budget company Columbia Pictures, Wall Street starred Ralph Ince, brother of producer Thomas H. Ince, as Roller McCray, a steelworker turned ruthless tycoon whose tough business methods leads a rival (Philip Strange) to commit suicide. The widow (Aileen Pringle), believing she can ruin Ince by using his own methods, conspires with her husband's former partner (Sam De Grasse), but a strong friendship between Ince and Pringle's young son (Freddie Burke Frederick) changes things dramatically. According to future Three Stooges director Edward Bernds, who worked as a sound mixer on Wall Street, Ince's reaction to his rival's suicidal jump from a window ledge was changed from a sneering "I didn't think he had the guts" to the more respectful "I didn't think he'd do it" due to derisive laughter from the film's crew.
Top Cast
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Ralph Ince
Roller McCray
Aileen Pringle
Ann Tabor
Philip Strange
Walter Tabor
Sam De Grasse
John Willard
Freddie Burke Frederick
Richard Tabor
Ernest Hilliard
Savage
James Finlayson
Andy (as Jimmy Finalyson)
George MacFarlane
Ed Foster
Camille Rovelle
Miss Woods
Grace Wallace
Bonnie Tucker
Hugh McCormack
Jim Tucker
Marshall Ruth
Billy
Ben Hall
Cliff
William Colvin
Hoffmann (as Billy Colvin)
Frederick H. Graham
Baring (as Frederick Graham)
Louise Beavers
Magnolia
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Houston
- Original Title
- Wall Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Norman Houston, Paul Gangelin, Jack Kirkland
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Director
Norman Houston
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wall Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wall Street
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What is Wall Street about?
A very topical early talkie from low-budget company Columbia Pictures, Wall Street starred Ralph Ince, brother of producer Thomas H. Ince, as Roller McCray, a steelworker turned ruthless tycoon whose tough business methods leads a rival (Philip Strange) to commit suicide. The widow (Aileen Pringle), believing she can ruin Ince by using his own methods, conspires with her husband's former partner (Sam De Grasse), but a strong friendship between Ince and Pringle's young son (Freddie Burke Frederick) changes things dramatically. According to future Three Stooges director Edward Bernds, who worked as a sound mixer on Wall Street, Ince's reaction to his rival's suicidal jump from a window ledge was changed from a sneering "I didn't think he had the guts" to the more respectful "I didn't think he'd do it" due to derisive laughter from the film's crew.
Who directed Wall Street?
Wall Street was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Wall Street?
The principal cast of Wall Street includes Ralph Ince, Aileen Pringle, Philip Strange, Sam De Grasse, Freddie Burke Frederick.
When was Wall Street released and how long is it?
Wall Street was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.