Movie: The Greeks Had a Word for Them

Top 10 Billed Cast

Joan Blondell
Joan Blondell

Schatzi Sutro

Madge Evans
Madge Evans

Polaire

Ina Claire
Ina Claire

Jean Lawrence

David Manners
David Manners

Dey Emery

Lowell Sherman
Lowell Sherman

Boris Feldman

Phillips Smalley
Phillips Smalley

Justin Emery

Sidney Bracey
Sidney Bracey

The Waiter

Betty Grable
Betty Grable

Hat Check Girl (uncredited)

Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers

Beautician (uncredited)

Ward Bond
Ward Bond

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    A trio of money-hungry women rent a luxurious penthouse, spending their dough on drink and debonair clothing, backbiting and catfighting as they steal each other's boyfriends.

  • Release Date

    1932-02-03

  • Average

    5.2

  • Rating:

    2.6 starts
  • Tagline

    No metal could touch them but gold...

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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