Skyscraper Souls
“A Drama That Soars Half Way to Heaven and Reaches Half Way to Hell!”
Synopsis
After bank president David Dwight makes a vast loan to himself to build a remarkable skyscraper, his board questions the propriety of the loan. Despite the devotion of longtime mistress Sarah, the ruthless David, while seeking bank mergers to protect his building, tries to seduce Sarah's secretary, Lynn. David then agrees to a plot by a bank board member to inflate his bank's stock and sell short — just before the market crashes.
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Skyscraper Souls (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2013-04-30
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Warren William
David Dwight
Maureen O'Sullivan
Lynn Harding
Gregory Ratoff
Mr. Vinmont
Anita Page
Jenny LeGrande
Norman Foster
Tom Shepherd
Verree Teasdale
Sarah Dennis
George Barbier
Norton
Jean Hersholt
Jake
Wallace Ford
Slim
Hedda Hopper
Ella Dwight
Helen Coburn
Myra
John Marston
Bill
Oscar Apfel
Brewster's Associate (uncredited)
Edward Brophy
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
Second Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Boris Karloff
Man Approaching Ticket Counter
Geneva Mitchell
Mrs. Kyne
Eric Wilton
Dwight’s Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar Selwyn
- Screenplay & Story
- Faith Baldwin, C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Score
- Nathaniel Shilkret
- Original Title
- Skyscraper Souls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar Selwyn
Faith Baldwin, C. Gardner Sullivan
Nathaniel Shilkret
Tom Held
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar Selwyn
Director
Tom Held
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Skyscraper Souls
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What is Skyscraper Souls about?
After bank president David Dwight makes a vast loan to himself to build a remarkable skyscraper, his board questions the propriety of the loan. Despite the devotion of longtime mistress Sarah, the ruthless David, while seeking bank mergers to protect his building, tries to seduce Sarah's secretary, Lynn. David then agrees to a plot by a bank board member to inflate his bank's stock and sell short — just before the market crashes.
Who directed Skyscraper Souls?
Skyscraper Souls was directed by Edgar Selwyn.
Who stars in Skyscraper Souls?
The principal cast of Skyscraper Souls includes Warren William, Maureen O'Sullivan, Gregory Ratoff, Anita Page, Norman Foster.
When was Skyscraper Souls released and how long is it?
Skyscraper Souls was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Skyscraper Souls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skyscraper Souls was composed by Nathaniel Shilkret.
Is Skyscraper Souls based on a book or true story?
Skyscraper Souls is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Faith Baldwin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skyscraper Souls?
Skyscraper Souls holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).