The Toast of New York (1937)

Name: The Toast of New York
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Released: 1937
Duration: 109 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Edward Arnold, Cary Grant, Frances Farmer, Jack Oakie, Donald Meek

1h 49m United States of America

Comedy Drama History

Plot

Post-Civil War America finds Jim Fisk, a former peddler and cotton smuggler, navigating the cutthroat realm of Wall Street. Alongside his partners, Nick and Luke, he seeks fortune and influence in New York's bustling financial scene. As the trio grapples with the challenges of ambition and rivalry, they encounter the highs and lows of wealth, deception, and power, all while trying to secure their place in the unforgiving market landscape. The story captures the relentless pursuit of success against a backdrop of post-war opportunity and danger.

Cast

Edward Arnold Cary Grant Frances Farmer Jack Oakie Donald Meek Thelma Leeds Clarence Kolb Billy Gilbert George Irving Russell Hicks Dudley Clements Lionel Belmore Robert McClung Robert Dudley Dewey Robinson