Upperworld (1934): Cast & Plot
Upperworld is a 1934 crime drama directed by Roy Del Ruth, starring Warren William as Alexander Stream, Mary Astor and Dickie Moore. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Roy Del Ruth
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Upperworld About?
The premise of Upperworld without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his wife suffers a tragic accident at work, a disillusioned railroad magnate begins an affair with a glamorous showgirl. Their romance seems pleasant until her manager discovers the liaison and begins extorting the wealthy man, threatening to ruin both their lives.
Upperworld Themes & Keywords
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- chorus girl
- double murder
- italian gangster
- newspaper reporter
- new york city
- slang
- damsel in distress
- held at gunpoint
- defense attorney
- burlesque show
- jury foreman
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- yacht captain
- reprisal
- retribution
- vindication
- judge
- transatlantic voyage
- blackmailer
- adolescent boy
- chauffeured limousine
- based on story
- household servant
- society melodrama
- acquitted of murder charge
- trophy wife
- stolen letter
- railroad company owner
- rich suitor
- anniversary dinner
- roll call opening credits
- newspaper headline montage
- motorcycle policeman
- self defense killing
- love triangle
- fingerprint on murder weapon
- speeding ticket
- cross cultural relationship
- janitor
- marriage drama
- marital reconciliation
- saved from drowning
- murder trial
- gangster crime
- forgotten wedding anniversary
- society of friends
- love across social classes
- new york city high society
- tragic romance
- staged murder suicide
Upperworld Cast & Characters
Warren William leads the cast as Alexander Stream, with Mary Astor as Hettie Stream and Dickie Moore as Tommy Stream. Directed by Roy Del Ruth; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roy Del Ruth
- Warren William as Alexander Stream
- Mary Astor as Hettie Stream
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Dickie Moore as Tommy Stream -
Ginger Rogers as Lilly Linda
Also Starring in Upperworld
· 17 more- Sidney Toler Officer Moran
- Andy Devine Oscar
- J. Carrol Naish Lou Colima
- Henry O'Neill Banker Making Toast
- William B. Davidson City Editor (uncredited)
- Robert Barrat Police Commissioner Clark
- John Qualen Janitor
- Bert Moorhouse Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Milton Kibbee Pilot (uncredited)
- Howard Hickman Judge (uncredited)
- Willard Robertson Police Captain Reynolds
- Nora Cecil Housekeeper (uncredited)
- Robert Greig Marc Caldwell
- Frank Conroy Stream's Attorney (uncredited)
- Ferdinand Gottschalk Marcus
- Frank Sheridan Police Inspector Kellogg
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- Theodore Newton Rocklen
Upperworld Plot Summary
What happens in Upperworld from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Alexander Stream is a multimillionaire, Warren William, who is devoted to his wife Mary Astor Hettie Stream and their son Dickie Moore Tommy Stream. While he enjoys life aboard his yacht, a young woman, Lilly Linda Ginger Rogers is spotted drowning in the ocean. The crew pulls her aboard, and Stream lends her some of his clothes.
He gives her a ride home in his limousine, and she invites him inside to return the clothes. To thank him, she offers to make breakfast, and he ends up skipping all of his morning appointments to share the meal with her. On the way to his duties, his car is stopped for speeding by Officer Moran [Sidney Toler], an incorruptible beat cop. Stream uses his influence to get Moran demoted.
Full summary
The whole story of Upperworld, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Upperworld?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrayed the multimillionaire Alexander Stream?
Upperworld Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Upper World” and “Upperworld (1934)”.
- Also known as
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- Upper World
- Upperworld (1934)
- Ett drama i New York
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Upperworld FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Upperworld, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Upperworld?
Upperworld runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was Upperworld released?
Upperworld was released on April 19, 1934.
Who directed Upperworld?
Upperworld was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
More films by Roy Del Ruth Who is in the cast of Upperworld?
Upperworld stars Warren William as Alexander Stream, Mary Astor as Hettie Stream and Dickie Moore as Tommy Stream, among 21 credited actors.
Does Upperworld have a post-credit scene?
No. Upperworld has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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