During a raid on a gambling house, Dick Butler, who leads a double life as both a wealthy libertine and as the "Wall Street Whiz," dodges the police and leaps into a car driven by Mrs. McCooey.
The Wall Street Whiz (1924), a film by James Bell Smith, is a masterclass in cinematic storytelling, weaving together elements of comedy, romance, and intrigue with a deft touch that reflects the zeitgeist of the 1920s. This film, starring Carl Miller as Dick Butler, offers viewers a peek into a world where double live...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"The Wall Street Whiz (1924), a film by James Bell Smith, is a masterclass in cinematic storytelling, weaving together elements of comedy, romance, and intrigue with a deft touch that reflects the zeitgeist of the 1920s. This film, starring Carl Miller as Dick Butler, offers viewers a peek into a world where double lives, financial schemes, and unexpected romances intertwine to create a narrative that is both thrilling and deeply human. The film opens with a high-stakes scene where Dick Butler, ..."
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