Penthouse(1933)
A strange romance in a penthouse- a sky high love-nest! A girl from nowhere bringing drama that screamed from the headlines!
Penthouse 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.
Penthouse (1933) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, released on September 8, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Warner Baxter, Myrna Loy, Charles Butterworth and Mae Clarke. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writers:
- Arthur Somers Roche, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
- Producers:
- Hunt Stromberg
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Composer:
- William Axt
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions
- Status:
- Released
Penthouse Cast & Crew
Main 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
Raymond Hatton
as Bodyguard
- Arthur Belasco
Arthur Belasco
as Bodyguard
Key crew
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, written by Arthur Somers Roche, Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, produced by Hunt Stromberg.
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Penthouse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 21 ratings.
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Penthouse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Penthouse online?
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Penthouse (1933) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Penthouse?
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The main cast of Penthouse (1933) includes Warner Baxter, Myrna Loy, Charles Butterworth, Mae Clarke and Phillips Holmes. The film was directed by W.S. Van Dyke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Penthouse released?
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Penthouse was released on September 8, 1933 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Penthouse worth watching?
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Penthouse (1933) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.