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Upperworld

  • 1934
  • Approved
  • 1h 13m
ÉVALUATION IMDb
6,5/10
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Mary Astor, Ginger Rogers, and Warren William in Upperworld (1934)
CriminalitéDrameMusiqueGangster

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA rich man (Warren William) starts an affair with a showgirl (Ginger Rogers), and when the girl's manager (J. Carrol Naish), finds out, he decides to blackmail him.A rich man (Warren William) starts an affair with a showgirl (Ginger Rogers), and when the girl's manager (J. Carrol Naish), finds out, he decides to blackmail him.A rich man (Warren William) starts an affair with a showgirl (Ginger Rogers), and when the girl's manager (J. Carrol Naish), finds out, he decides to blackmail him.

  • Director
    • Roy Del Ruth
  • Writers
    • Ben Hecht
    • Ben Markson
    • Charles MacArthur
  • Stars
    • Warren William
    • Mary Astor
    • Ginger Rogers
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  • ÉVALUATION IMDb
    6,5/10
    708
    MA NOTE
    • Director
      • Roy Del Ruth
    • Writers
      • Ben Hecht
      • Ben Markson
      • Charles MacArthur
    • Stars
      • Warren William
      • Mary Astor
      • Ginger Rogers
    • 26Commentaires d'utilisateurs
    • 8Commentaires de critiques
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    Rôles principaux52

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    Warren William
    Warren William
    • Alexander Stream
    Mary Astor
    Mary Astor
    • Hettie Stream
    Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers
    • Lilly Linda
    Andy Devine
    Andy Devine
    • Oscar
    Dickie Moore
    Dickie Moore
    • Tommy Stream
    Ferdinand Gottschalk
    Ferdinand Gottschalk
    • Marcus
    J. Carrol Naish
    J. Carrol Naish
    • Lou Colima
    • (as J. Carroll Naish)
    Sidney Toler
    Sidney Toler
    • Officer Moran
    Henry O'Neill
    Henry O'Neill
    • Banker Making Toast at Banquet
    Theodore Newton
    Theodore Newton
    • Reporter Rocklen
    Robert Barrat
    Robert Barrat
    • Police Commissioner Clark
    Robert Greig
    Robert Greig
    • Marc Caldwell--Butler
    Frank Sheridan
    Frank Sheridan
    • Police Inspector Kellogg
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Chris--Janitor
    Willard Robertson
    Willard Robertson
    • Police Capt. Reynolds
    James P. Burtis
    James P. Burtis
    • Cop
    • (scenes deleted)
    John Elliott
    John Elliott
    • Crandall
    • (scenes deleted)
    William Jeffrey
    • Bradley
    • (scenes deleted)
    • Director
      • Roy Del Ruth
    • Writers
      • Ben Hecht
      • Ben Markson
      • Charles MacArthur
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    Commentaires des utilisateurs26

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    Forgotton, risque drama

    You'll think, when you start this movie, that it's a silly Ginger Rogers comedy. It does start out that way, but before long, it turns into a pretty heavy drama with twists and turns that will shock you. For a pre-Fred Ginger, and the star who no doubt hated Melvyn Douglas's success, Warren William, check out this romantic drama, Upper World.

    Warren is a famous millionaire with a beautiful house, beautiful wife Mary Astor, and adorable and playful son Dickie Moore. He's completely satisfied, except for the small disagreement that Mary likes hosting high-society parties and he doesn't. Then, a random occurrence on his yacht connects him with burlesque dancer Ginger Rogers. He rescues her from drowning, then accompanies her back to her apartment, then stays and cooks breakfast with her. Before long, he's buying her twelve thousand dollar diamond bracelets and sitting in the front row during her very risqué dance numbers. Ginger's boyfriend, J. Carrol Naish, finds out about the affair and hopes to blackmail Warren, but his plans go awry.

    This isn't the most dramatic movie out there, and it probably won't be your favorite, but it's worth watching if it appeals to you. There are so many movies from the 1930s that have been forgotten about, and many of them are quite good.
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    Tragedy and Scandal

    The Upperworld of railroad tycoon Warren William almost crashes into a show girl rather abruptly with his speeding power boat nearly running down a swimming Ginger Rogers.

    Now more than likely she would have picked herself up, dusted herself off and started all over again as she did in a song she sung in a later film normally. But Warren William's marriage to Mary Astor is running into some rough seas itself. She's too busy being a socialite to have time for her husband and son, little Dickie Moore. Consequently William is ripe for a relationship with Rogers. One that her sleazy boyfriend J. Carrol Naish is ready to take advantage of.

    One of the things I found fascinating with Upperworld is the rather rigid roles for the sexes that are defined. William is king of his castle and the wife is their for him. Astor is condemned for wanting something more than being the dutiful wife and mother, a career of her own is not even mentioned as a possibility. She's condemned for being social butterfly and later is properly repentant when tragedy strikes.

    As for Rogers even though she gets into this quite by accident, she's still a homewrecker and a person in a not quite respectable profession of showgirl.

    Upperworld is a story of tragedy and scandal and the leads are given a good group of supporting players fitting comfortably into roles they've all played before. Please make note of Andy Devine as the chauffeur and Robert Grieg as the butler to William and Astor. Both serve as confidantes at various times of the film to William. Also note Sidney Toler as the beat cop and righteous voice of working class America determined to bring Warren William down. His deductions are worthy of Charlie Chan.

    This view of the mores of high society is what we get from Upperworld, a most typical product of the working class studio that was Warner Brothers back in the day.
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    The Shadow of the Code

    As a big railroad tycoon, the imposing Warren William carries the film. Too bad this fine actor is largely unknown today, even to many movie buffs. I expect it's partly because he died relatively young (54) many years ago (1948). Nonetheless, he has the looks, bearing, and talent of an exceptional screen presence, and it's always a treat for me to catch him in a new movie.

    The plot here is unexceptional— loyal husband Alex Stream (William), strays with chorus girl (Rogers) because wife (Astor) is preoccupied with high society. Problems arise when shady character (Naish) tries to blackmail Stream. Rogers is winning as the rather good-hearted lower class chorine; at the same time, her scenes with William manage a certain charm, though you know the romance has no chance.

    Note the film was released in mid-1934. I expect the Production Code's shadow tamed down this screenplay in comparison with earlier William films, such as Employee's Entrance (1933) or Skyscraper Souls (1932). Those screenplays also have William playing a hard-driving businessman. But unlike here, he's also ruthless in dealings and unscrupulous with women. In short, he's got the kind of unpredictable edge that made those pre-Code films so interesting and so threatening to Depression-era big business.

    On the other hand, his character here is basically sympathetic, more victim than victimizer. His business dealings remain peripheral, while the relationship with Rogers is more sweet than calculating or sexually provocative. In short, viewers will recognize familiar conventions from the 30-year Code era. The movie's smoothly done with an outstanding cast that includes a restrained Andy Devine, but is otherwise routine entertainment.
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    When Worlds Collide

    You are gently lulled into a simple, light hearted story but about half way through you find your your emotions are turned upside down as you're engrossed in something much darker with an unnerving tension to keep you on the edge of your seat.

    What's refreshing, when compared with some lesser movies from this time is how well the characters have been written. Apart from Mary Astor who plays the wife with the coldness of alabaster needed to make the story work, the rest have a depth and complexity which makes them fascinating.

    Warren William's multi-millionaire is a real person and like everyone has his faults but is essentially likeable. When he makes a wrong call, you get annoyed with him - that's the strength of good writing - you feel we know a character well enough not just to sympathise with them but to be angry with them because we don't want them to do.

    The story constantly switches the way it asks you whether what William's character does is perfectly acceptable or morally wrong. You will know with certainty that of course it's fine and then moments later you will be thinking: no, how could you! It's a clever story, cleverly directed.

    Ginger Rogers also plays a wonderfully complex character. She seems to be absolutely lovely but you just don't know. She has an enormously attractive natural and infectious enthusiasm for life, just by watching her you will find yourself smiling inexplicably. You want so much for her to be as lovely as she seems but even though you get to see her from a couple of different perspectives, you are still never quite sure. A very well written and well-acted character.
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    Almost Great

    Within the context of B-dramedies, this is undoubtedly a great movie, but within the overall context of movies as a whole, it falls just short. While it utilizes an "A" cast, led by the superb Warren William, the plot just loses too much steam at the end to really feel like it meets its potential. The build-up in the movie, especially the sharp dialogue that is given to the aforementioned William, makes the movie feel even shorter than its hour-plus running time. It certainly never drags, and the grey characterization given to the various roles even makes the film food for analytical fodder. Unfortunately, the trial and cop-out yacht cruise ending come so fast and non-furious that even the most accepting of viewers will feel at least a bit cheated. Nonetheless, if you ever stumble upon this on TCM and have a little time to spare, it is more than worth your while, and is remarkably non-dated.

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    • Anecdotes
      The airplane in which Stream takes Lilly to upstate NY is a 1931 Bellanca CH400 "Skyrocket," registration NC12635. It was owned by Wallace Beery. Only 32 planes of this variant were made. Subsequently sold to a mining concern in Saudi Arabia, it was destroyed in 1937.
    • Citations

      Officer Moran: I know. I went off my nut on this case. But, I've got to see it through.

    • Connexions
      Referenced in Public Enemies: The Golden Age of the Gangster Film (2008)
    • Bandes originales
      Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
      (uncredited)

      Written by Ann Ronell and Frank Churchill

      Sung by Ginger Rogers and Warren William

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    Détails

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    • Date de sortie
      • 28 avril 1934 (United States)
    • Pays d’origine
      • United States
    • Langue
      • English
    • Aussi connu sous le nom de
      • Upper World
    • Lieux de tournage
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, Californie, États-Unis(Studio)
    • société de production
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Durée
      1 heure 13 minutes
    • Couleur
      • Black and White
    • Mixage
      • Mono
    • Rapport de forme
      • 1.37 : 1

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