Penthouse
"A strange romance in a penthouse- a sky high love-nest! A girl from nowhere bringing drama that screamed from the headlines!"
Originally released in 1933. Penthouse is a crime/mystery film. directed by W.S. Van Dyke. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Warner Baxter, Myrna Loy, and Charles Butterworth
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 8, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Warner Baxter
as Jackson 'Jack' Durant
Myrna Loy
as Gertie Waxted
Charles Butterworth
as Layton
Mae Clarke
as Mimi Montagne
Phillips Holmes
as Tom Siddall
C. Henry Gordon
as Jim Crelliman
Martha Sleeper
as Sue Leonard
Nat Pendleton
as Tony Gazotti
George E. Stone
as Tim Murtoch
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Police Lt. 'Steve' Stevens
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Cosmopolitan Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penthouse about?
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 pi...
Who directed Penthouse?
Penthouse was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
How long is Penthouse?
Penthouse has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Penthouse released?
Penthouse was released on September 8, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Penthouse?
The main cast of Penthouse includes Warner Baxter, Myrna Loy, Charles Butterworth, Mae Clarke, Phillips Holmes.