The Toast of New York (1937): Cast
The Toast of New York is a 1937 historical drama directed by Rowland V. Lee, starring Reed Howes as Man in New York Restaurant (uncredited), Edward Arnold and Cary Grant. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Toast of New York About?
The premise of The Toast of New York without spoilers.
After the Civil War, former peddler and cotton smuggler Jim Fisk arrives in New York with partners Nick and Luke. Determined to rise in the cut‑throat world of Wall Street, they navigate treacherous markets, high‑stakes deals and fierce rivalries in a relentless pursuit of wealth and influence.
The Toast of New York Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- american civil war
- black friday
- new york gold exchange
- robber baron
- new york city
- general
- prison
- carriage chase
- cotton bale
- gold reserves
- financial investment
- murder of partner
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- business partnership
- theater poster
- railroad company
- shipping company
- worthless stock
- monopoly
- entertainer
- southern reconstruction
- assassination
- american south
- prologue
- traveling medicine show
- traveling peddler
- mason dixon line
- protection money
- brokerage firm
- economic depression
- unrequited love
- loveless marriage
- stage show
- death of business partner
- melodrama
- period drama
- tragic romance
- 1870s
- 1860s
- con artist
- singer
- finance
- harp
- actress
- new york
- connecticut
- massachusetts
- united states of america
- 19th century
- medicine
- financial panic
The Toast of New York Cast & Characters
Reed Howes leads the cast as Man in New York Restaurant (uncredited), with Edward Arnold as Jim Fisk and Cary Grant as Nick Boyd. Directed by Rowland V. Lee; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rowland V. Lee
- Reed Howes as Man in New York Restaurant (uncredited)
- Edward Arnold as Jim Fisk
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Cary Grant as Nick Boyd - Jack Oakie as Luke
Also Starring in The Toast of New York
· 27 more- Billy Gilbert Photographer
- George Irving Broker
- Donald Meek Daniel Drew
- Russell Hicks Lawyer
- Dewey Robinson Beef Dooley
- Ethan Laidlaw Sheriff's Deputy (uncredited)
- Oscar Apfel Wallack (uncredited)
- James Finlayson Trick-Hat Inventor (uncredited)
- George Cleveland Perkins - Luke's Secretary in Boston (uncredited)
- Joyce Compton Mary Lou (uncredited)
- Amzie Strickland Bit Role (uncredited)
- Blackie Whiteford Drilling Soldier (uncredited)
- Lionel Belmore President of Board
- Theodore Lorch Man at Opera (uncredited)
- Michael Jeffers Reporter (uncredited)
- Jack Kenney Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
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- Robert Dudley Janitor
- Stanley Fields Top Sergeant
- Gavin Gordon Southern Major (uncredited)
- Clarence Kolb Cornelius Vanderbilt
- Bryant Washburn Vanderbilt's Broker (uncredited)
- Lon Poff Mountaineer (uncredited)
- Nelson McDowell Tall Panhandler (uncredited)
- Frances Farmer Josie Mansfield
- Dudley Clements Collins
- Thelma Leeds Fleurique
- Robert McClung Bellhop
More from Rowland V. Lee
More films directed by Rowland V. Lee: The Son of Frankenstein, Captain Kidd, The Bridge of San Luis Rey and Powder Town.
The Toast of New York Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “El ídolo de Nueva York” and “L'Or et la femme”.
- Also known as
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- El ídolo de Nueva York
- L'Or et la femme
- Alla conquista dei dollari
- 纽约的酒宴
- O Ídolo de Nova York
- De fyra äventyrarna
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The Toast of New York FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Toast of New York, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Toast of New York?
The Toast of New York runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Toast of New York released?
The Toast of New York was released on July 22, 1937.
Who directed The Toast of New York?
The Toast of New York was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
More films by Rowland V. Lee Who is in the cast of The Toast of New York?
The Toast of New York stars Reed Howes as Man in New York Restaurant (uncredited), Edward Arnold as Jim Fisk and Cary Grant as Nick Boyd, among 31 credited actors.
Does The Toast of New York have a post-credit scene?
No. The Toast of New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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