7/10
Go for the money
15 November 2019
That's my advice to assistant Maureen O'Sullivan (Lynn) in this tale. Wealthy boss Warren William (Dwight) owns the tallest building in town and this film recounts various stories and plotlines that are interwoven with life in this building. It is a much better film than "Grand Hotel" from the same year. The boss fancies O'Sullivan and can set her up for life - it's a no-brainer. However, she is held back by the awful Norman Foster (Tom) who irritatingly pursues her in such an embarrassing way that the audience has no option but to dislike him. And she falls for him!!? This film loses marks for both those ridiculous elements. Outside of that stupid relationship which should really go nowhere, the storylines involving the boss and how he runs his business are very interesting. His relationship with his wife Hedda Hopper (Ella) is also to be admired. They get on perfectly! A lot happens in this film - plenty of drama, so keep watching. There is quite a memorable ending, especially for secretary Verree Teasdale (Sarah) and there are a couple who try to pull off a robbery that comes to no good. Don't go in the safe!

This film wins hands down over Grand Hotel (with its stellar cast) and actually provides you with a role model in Warren William. Yes he's arrogant and ruthless, conniving and vain - anyone see a resemblance to Donald Trump? Actually, there's a resemblance to many more individuals than the current President. He epitomizes all narcissistic psycopaths. He has no feelings for others. Why should he have? It's his life and he's only got one. I really like this guy. However, all that money doesn't necessarily bring you happiness. Watch the film and find out his fate.
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