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Still from Penthouse — Penthouse (1933) — W.S. Van DykePhotographed by Lucien N. Andriot and Harold Rosson

Poster for Penthouse

W.S. Van Dyke

Penthouse

English / 1933 / 1h 28m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.28/5·973 ratings·242 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Gertie Waxted knows how notorious gangster Jim Crelliman runs his rackets, because she's long been under the hoodlum's thumb. She's secretly helping lawyer Jackson Durant in a snoop job aimed at pinning a murder on the thug. Her life will be in peril when that secret gets out.

Included in
Starring Myrna Loy
Position 2
Included in
August 2022
Position 62

Credits

Crew

DirectorW.S. Van Dyke

WriterAlbert Hackett, Frances Goodrich

Cinematographer,

Lucien N. Andriot

ComposerWilliam Axt

EditorRobert Kern

ProducerHunt Stromberg

Cast

Warner Baxteras Jackson 'Jack' Durant

Myrna Loyas Gertie Waxted

Charles Butterworthas Layton

Mae Clarkeas Mimi Montagne

Phillips Holmesas Tom Siddall

C. Henry Gordonas Jim Crelliman

Martha Sleeperas Sue Leonard

Nat Pendletonas Tony Gazotti

George E. Stoneas Tim Murtoch

Robert Emmett O'Connoras Police Lt. 'Steve' Stevens

Raymond Hattonas Bodyguard

Arthur Belascoas Bodyguard

William Baileyas Maitre D' at Pinnacle Club (uncredited)

Ed Bradyas Man at Crelliman's Place (uncredited)

Lynton Brentas Reporter (uncredited)

Theresa Harrisas Lili (uncredited)

Edward Hearnas Detective (uncredited)

Samuel S. Hindsas Stuyvesant (uncredited)

Tom Kennedyas Joe (uncredited)

George Magrillas Crelliman's Butler (uncredited)

Penthouse (1933) | Criteria