Skyscraper(1928)
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Skyscraper Synopsis
Blondy and Swede are gruff best friends who build skyscrapers. Blondy gets sweet on a girl he saves from a falling beam, Sally, but when he is injured in an accident and temporarily crippled, he rejects her. Swede tries every desperate measure to get Blondy to fight back, to try to walk, even masquerading as stealing Sally away from him.
Skyscraper (1928) is a drama film directed by Howard Higgin, released on April 8, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars William Boyd, Alan Hale, Sue Carol and Alberta Vaughn. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Higgin
- Writers:
- Tay Garnett, Elliott J. Clawson, Dudley Murphy
- Cinematographer:
- John W. Boyle
- Production:
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Skyscraper Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Boyd
as Blondy
Alan Hale
as Slim Strede
Sue Carol
as Sally
Alberta Vaughn
as Jane
Wesley Barry
as Redhead
- Kusell's Dancing Debutantes
Kusell's Dancing Debutantes
as Dancers
Paul Weigel
as Redhead's father
Key crew
Directed by Howard Higgin, written by Tay Garnett, Elliott J. Clawson and Dudley Murphy.
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Skyscraper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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Skyscraper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Skyscraper online?
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Who stars in Skyscraper?
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The main cast of Skyscraper (1928) includes William Boyd, Alan Hale, Sue Carol, Alberta Vaughn and Wesley Barry. The film was directed by Howard Higgin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Skyscraper released?
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Skyscraper was released on April 8, 1928 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Skyscraper worth watching?
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Skyscraper (1928) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.