The Top of New York
Synopsis
Hilda lives in a tenement apartment with her aunt, Mrs. Brady, and her crippled younger brother Micky, and works in a department store where her boss lusts after her. But happiness comes into her life when she meets artist Emery Gray. Gray's wife deserted him long ago, leaving him with their daughter Susan (Mary Jane Irving) to raise. While Susan and Micky become playmates, Hilda restores Gray's faith in womanhood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Desmond Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Sonya Levien, George James Hopkins, Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- The Top of New York
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Realart Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Desmond Taylor
Sonya Levien, George James Hopkins, Julia Crawford Ivers
James Van Trees
Department Leadership Roster
William Desmond Taylor
Director
George James Hopkins
Writer
Julia Crawford Ivers
Writer
James Van Trees
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 The Top of New York
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Top of New York about?
Hilda lives in a tenement apartment with her aunt, Mrs. Brady, and her crippled younger brother Micky, and works in a department store where her boss lusts after her. But happiness comes into her life when she meets artist Emery Gray. Gray's wife deserted him long ago, leaving him with their daughter Susan (Mary Jane Irving) to raise. While Susan and Micky become playmates, Hilda restores Gray's faith in womanhood.
Who directed The Top of New York?
The Top of New York was directed by William Desmond Taylor.
Who stars in The Top of New York?
The principal cast of The Top of New York includes May McAvoy, Walter McGrail, Pat Moore, Edward Cecil, Charles Bennett.
When was The Top of New York released and how long is it?
The Top of New York was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Top of New York?
The Top of New York holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).