The Greeks Had a Word for Them

The Greeks Had a Word for Them

The Greeks Had a Word for Them

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The Greeks Had a Word for Them

"No metal could touch them but gold..."

1932

1h 19m

5.6(13 votes)

Comedy

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.

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Production Companies

Samuel Goldwyn Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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)

Creative team

Directed by: Lowell Sherman
Produced by: Samuel Goldwyn

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