Upperworld 1934

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1%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
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A railroad tycoon, disillusioned with his marriage, starts seeing a showgirl. Things go agreeably until the woman's manager decides to blackmail the millionaire.

Warren William

as Alexander Stream

Mary Astor

as Hettie Stream

Ginger Rogers

as Lilly Linda

Andy Devine

as Oscar

Dickie Moore

as Tommy Stream

J. Carrol Naish

as Lou Colima

Sidney Toler

as Officer Moran

Henry O'Neill

as Banker Making Toast

Theodore Newton

as Rocklen

Director:

Roy Del Ruth

Writer:

Ben Hecht, Ben Markson

Genres:

Crime,Drama

Release Date:

1934 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

73 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Upperworld

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Warren William

as Alexander Stream

Mary Astor

as Hettie Stream

Ginger Rogers

as Lilly Linda

Andy Devine

as Oscar

Dickie Moore

as Tommy Stream

J. Carrol Naish

as Lou Colima

Sidney Toler

as Officer Moran

Henry O'Neill

as Banker Making Toast

Theodore Newton

as Rocklen

Robert Barrat

as Police Commissioner Clark

Robert Greig

as Marc Caldwell

Frank Sheridan

as Police Inspector Kellogg

John Qualen

as Janitor

Willard Robertson

as Police Captain Reynolds

Marie Astaire

as Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Nora Cecil

as Stream's Housekeeper (uncredited)

Jack Cheatham

as Detective (uncredited)

Clay Clement

as Medical Examiner (uncredited)

Lucille Collins

as Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Frank Conroy

as Paul, Stream's Attorney (uncredited)

Douglas Cosgrove

as Detective Johnson (uncredited)

William B. Davidson

as City Editor (uncredited)

Sidney De Gray

as Jury Foreman (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

as Steward (uncredited)

James Durkin

as Detective (uncredited)

Jay Eaton

as Jewelry Salesman (uncredited)

Bill Elliott

as Police Photographer (uncredited)

Howard Hickman

as Judge (uncredited)

Armand Kaliz

as Maurice (uncredited)

Milton Kibbee

as Pilot (uncredited)

Wilfred Lucas

as Boat Captain (uncredited)

Tom McGuire

as Bailiff (uncredited)

Bert Moorhouse

as Court Clerk (uncredited)

Edmund Mortimer

as Banquet Guest (uncredited)

Jack Mower

as Reporter with Rocklen (uncredited)

Dennis O'Keefe

as Police Photographer (uncredited)

Joyce Owen

as Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Lee Phelps

as Reporter (uncredited)

Bob Reeves

as Courtroom Police Officer (uncredited)

Cliff Saum

as Sailor (uncredited)

Harry Seymour

as Passerby Talking to Officer Moran (uncredited)

Edwin Stanley

as Joe, the Fingerprint Expert (uncredited)

Guy Usher

as Police Capt. Carter (uncredited)

Monte Vandergrift

as Detective (uncredited)

Duke York

as Marine in Burlesque Theatre (uncredited)

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