Skyscraper (1928)
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | skyscraper |
| Original title | Skyscraper |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1928 |
| length | 68 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Howard Higgin |
| script |
Tay Garnett Elliot Clawson |
| production | Ralph J. Block |
| camera | John W. Boyle |
| cut | Adelaide Cannon |
| occupation | |
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Skyscraper is an American drama from 1928. The screenplay of the silent film is based on a story by Dudley Murphy .
action
Blondy and Slim are friends. The two construction workers work on skyscraper shells at great heights. When Slim has an accident, Blondy tries to save him, falls himself into the depths and is seriously injured. As a result of the injury, he can no longer work and falls into deep depression. It is only Slim's admission that he is interested in his girlfriend that arouses Blondy's fighting spirit. He'll get well again.
criticism
Mordaunt Hall of the New York Times described the film as pretty rough and not very edifying.
Awards
In 1930 the film was nominated for an Oscar in the category Best Screenplay .
background
The film premiered on April 8, 1928.
Stephen Goosson was the production designer for the film . Gilbert Adrian designed the costumes .
Web links
- Skyscrapers in the Internet Movie Database (English)