Ralph Ince is Roller McCray, a steelworker turned ruthless tycoon whose tough business methods leads a rival (Philip Strange) to commit suicide. The widow (Aileen Pringle), believing she can ruin Ince by using his own methods, conspires with her husband's former partner (Sam De Grasse), but a strong friendship between Ince and Pringle's young son (Freddie Burke Frederick) changes things dramatically.
Wall Street, the 1929 film, isn't exactly a lost classic, but it's definitely a curiosity for anyone interested in early talkies and the drama of the era. If you're into historical cinema or just want to see how these big business sagas played out before the Hays Code really dug in, you might find something here. Folks...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Roy William Neill
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"Wall Street, the 1929 film, isn't exactly a lost classic, but it's definitely a curiosity for anyone interested in early talkies and the drama of the era. If you're into historical cinema or just want to see how these big business sagas played out before the Hays Code really dug in, you might find something here. Folks looking for fast-paced thrills or subtle character studies? Probably best to skip this one. It's a snapshot, more than a sweeping epic. Right from the start, you get a feel for R..."
Ernest Hilliard
Paul Gangelin, Jack Kirkland, Norman Houston
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