On the Level
“A story that's in the air with some people on the level.”
Synopsis
An ironworker and his equally tough friend decide to leave New Orleans to work as beam-walkers on a New York City skyscraper. This arouses the ire of his Cajun girlfriend who promptly shoots at him as he walks away and then follows him to the Big Apple where she becomes a nightclub performer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Cummings
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols, Billy K. Wells, Andrew Bennison
- Original Title
- On the Level
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Cummings
Dudley Nichols, Billy K. Wells, Andrew Bennison
Department Leadership Roster
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Billy K. Wells
Screenplay
Irving Cummings
Director
Andrew Bennison
Screenplay
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 On the Level
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Level about?
An ironworker and his equally tough friend decide to leave New Orleans to work as beam-walkers on a New York City skyscraper. This arouses the ire of his Cajun girlfriend who promptly shoots at him as he walks away and then follows him to the Big Apple where she becomes a nightclub performer.
Who directed On the Level?
On the Level was directed by Irving Cummings.
Who stars in On the Level?
The principal cast of On the Level includes Victor McLaglen, William Harrigan, Lilyan Tashman, Fifi D'Orsay, Arthur Stone.
When was On the Level released and how long is it?
On the Level was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Level?
On the Level holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).