The Greeks Had a Word for Them (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1932, The Greeks Had a Word for Them is a comedy film directed by Lowell Sherman, running about 79 minutes. “No metal could touch them but gold...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Greeks Had a Word for Them stars Joan Blondell as Schatzi Sutro, Madge Evans as Polaire, Ina Claire as Jean Lawrence and David Manners as Dey Emery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Greeks Had a Word for Them has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greeks Had a Word for Them page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greeks Had a Word for Them tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greeks Had a Word for Them (1932)?
- In US, The Greeks Had a Word for Them is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Greeks Had a Word for Them worth watching?
- The Greeks Had a Word for Them holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Greeks Had a Word for Them?
- The Greeks Had a Word for Them stars Joan Blondell, Madge Evans, Ina Claire, David Manners and Lowell Sherman.
- When was The Greeks Had a Word for Them released?
- The Greeks Had a Word for Them was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.