The Top of New York (1922)
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.
Director: William Desmond Taylor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: June 18, 1922
Cast
- May McAvoy - Hilda O'Shaunnessey
- Walter McGrail - Emery Gray
- Pat Moore - Micky O'Shaunnessey
- Edward Cecil - Gregory Stearns
- Charles Bennett - Mr. Isaacson
- Mary Jane Irving - Susan Gray
- Carrie Clark Ward - Mrs. Brady
- Arthur Hoyt - Mr. Brady
Screenplay
Cinematography: James Van Trees
Production: Realart Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: William Desmond Taylor
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Top of New York stars May McAvoy, Walter McGrail, Pat Moore, Edward Cecil, Charles Bennett, Mary Jane Irving.
- How long is The Top of New York?
- The Top of New York has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Top of New York?
- The Top of New York is a Drama film.
- Where was The Top of New York produced?
- The Top of New York was produced in United States of America.