Wolkenkratzer (1928): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1928 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1928, Wolkenkratzer is a drama film directed by Howard Higgin, running about 68 minutes. “STANDING IN THE HOOK” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is a typically benign silent comedy/drama whose only distinction is that it is set among the skyscrapers of 1928 NYC. Either the location work is real (hard to beleive they'd take chances with the lives of stars) or the matte work is extraordinry for its day. Blondy and Swede are gruff best friends who build skyscrapers. Blondy gets sweet on a girl he saves from a falling beam, Sally, but when he is injured in an accident and temporarily crippled, he rejects her. Swede tries every desperate measure to get Blondy to fight back, to try to walk, even masquerading as stealing Sally away from him. It all comes right in the end. Oscar nomination for Screenplay
Who’s in it. Wolkenkratzer stars William Boyd as Blondy, Alan Hale as Slim Strede, Sue Carol as Sally and Alberta Vaughn as Jane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Wolkenkratzer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wolkenkratzer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wolkenkratzer tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Wolkenkratzer (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wolkenkratzer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wolkenkratzer worth watching?
- Wolkenkratzer holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wolkenkratzer?
- Wolkenkratzer stars William Boyd, Alan Hale, Sue Carol, Alberta Vaughn and Wesley Barry.
- When was Wolkenkratzer released?
- Wolkenkratzer was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.