Skyscraper (1928 film)

• William Boyd: Blondy
• Alan Hale Sr.: Slim
• Sue Carol: Sally
• Alberta Vaughn: Jane
• Wesley Barry: Redhead
• Paul Weigel: Redheads father

Skyscraper is an American film drama from 1928. The screenplay of the silent film based on a story by Dudley Murphy.

Action

Blondy and Slim are friends. The two construction workers working on skyscraper under construction at high altitude. As Slim has an accident, Blondy tried to save him, while itself falls into the depth and is seriously injured. He can no longer work longer and falls into a deep depression by the injury. Only Slims confess to his girlfriend interest Blondys wakes fighting spirit. He is healthy again.

Criticism

Mordaunt Hall of the New York Times described the film as a rather rough and not very edifying.

Awards

1930, the film was nominated for Best Screenplay Oscar in the category.

Background

Premiered the film on April 8, 1928.

Designer of the film was Stephen Goosson. The costumes were designed by Gilbert Adrian.