Penthouse (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1933, Penthouse is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 88 minutes. “A strange romance in a penthouse- a sky high love-nest! A girl from nowhere bringing drama that screamed from the headlines!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gertie Waxted knows how notorious gangster Jim Crelliman runs his rackets, because she's long been under the hoodlum's thumb. She's secretly helping lawyer Jackson Durant in a snoop job aimed at pinning a murder on the thug. Her life will be in peril when that secret gets out.
Who’s in it. Penthouse stars Warner Baxter as Jackson 'Jack' Durant, Myrna Loy as Gertie Waxted, Charles Butterworth as Layton and Mae Clarke as Mimi Montagne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Penthouse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penthouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penthouse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penthouse (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Penthouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Penthouse worth watching?
- Penthouse holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Penthouse?
- Penthouse stars Warner Baxter, Myrna Loy, Charles Butterworth, Mae Clarke and Phillips Holmes.
- When was Penthouse released?
- Penthouse was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.