Wall Street (1929)
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Paul Gangelin (Story)
- Norman Houston (Screenplay)
- Jack Kirkland (Story)
Keywords
deception, steel worker
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Wall Street stars Ralph Ince, Aileen Pringle, Philip Strange, Sam De Grasse, Freddie Burke Frederick, Ernest Hilliard.
- How long is Wall Street?
- Wall Street has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Wall Street?
- Wall Street is a Drama film.
- Where was Wall Street produced?
- Wall Street was produced in United States of America.