The Greeks Had a Word for Them (1932)
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.
Top billed cast
Joan BlondellSchatzi Sutro
Madge EvansPolaire
Ina ClaireJean Lawrence
David MannersDey Emery
Lowell ShermanBoris Feldman
Phillips SmalleyJustin Emery
Sidney BraceyThe Waiter
Betty GrableHat Check Girl (uncredited)
Louise BeaversBeautician (uncredited)
Ward BondTaxi Driver (uncredited)
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