The Toast of New York (1937)
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51% of users liked it
(229 ratings)
Allegedly based on two factual works, Bouck White's The Book of Daniel Drew and Matthew Josephson's The Robber Barons, RKO's The Toast of New York is a largely fanciful account of the career of 1870s financier "Jubilee Jim" Fisk. As played by Edward Arnold in his usual "tycoon" mode, Fisk was a… More Allegedly based on two factual works, Bouck White's The Book of Daniel Drew and Matthew Josephson's The Robber Barons, RKO's The Toast of New York is a largely fanciful account of the career of 1870s financier "Jubilee Jim" Fisk. As played by Edward Arnold in his usual "tycoon" mode, Fisk was a likable scoundrel who finagled his way into the upper rungs of Wall Street as much for fun as for profit. The film conveniently ignores Fisk's involvement with the infamous Tweed Ring, and skims over his complicity in 1869's "Black Friday," one of the most disastrous events in American economic history. We are also offered a sanitized version of Fisk's notorious mistress Josie Mansfield, who as played by Frances Farmer is an apple-cheeked lass who regards Fisk only as a loyal friend. Cary Grant is along for the ride as "Nick Boyd," a thinly disguised version of Fisk's actual partner in crime Ned Stokes. Too costly to post a profit, Toast of New York is nonetheless fine non-think entertainment, kept alive by a superb supporting cast ranging from Donald Meek as Daniel Drew and Clarence Kolb as Cornelius Vanderbilt to such bit players as Laurel & Hardy perennial James Finlayson, who plays the inventor of a self-tipping hat! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 49 min.
- Directed By
- Rowland V. Lee
- Written By
- Dudley Nichols
- Genres
- Drama, Classics, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jul 30, 1937 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
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Cast
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Edward Arnoldas Jim Fisk -
Cary Grantas Nick Boyd -
Frances Farmeras Josie Mansfield
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Jack Oakieas Luke -
Donald Meekas Daniel Drew -
Thelma Leedsas Fleurigue
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Clarence Kolbas Cornelius Vanderbilt -
Billy Gilbertas Photographer -
George Irvingas Broker
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Frank M. Thomasas Lawyer -
Russell Hicksas Lawyer -
Oscar Apfelas Wallack
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Dudley Clementsas Collins -
Lionel Belmoreas President of the Board -
Robert Dudleyas Janitor
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Dewey Robinsonas Beef Dooley -
Stanley Fieldsas Top Sergeant -
Gavin Gordonas Southern Major
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Joyce Comptonas Mary Lou -
Virginia Carrollas Virginia Lee -
Reginald Barlowas Hotel Proprietor
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Clem Bevansas Panhandler -
Stanley Blystoneas Sheriff -
Sidney Braceyas Waiter
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Harvey Clark -
George Clevelandas Secretary -
Frank Hall Craneas Tailor
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Frank Darien -
Foy Van Dolsenas Inventor -
Earl Dwireas Board of Directors Member
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Jay Eatonas Men in Restaurant -
Jack Egan -
James Finlayson
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Christian J. Frankas Deputy Sheriff -
Mary Gordonas Charwoman -
William Gould
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Ben Hall -
Winter Hall -
Frank Hammondas Mountaineer
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Eddie Hart -
Bentley Hewlettas Reporter -
Maxine Hicksas Mother
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Otto Hoffman -
Reed Howes -
Gladden Jamesas Gentleman
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Jack Kenney -
Crauford Kent -
Ethan Laidlawas Mugs
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Edward J. Le Saintas President of the Board -
Jack Luden -
John Marshallas Fisk Broker
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James Quinnas News Butcher -
Frank Rasmussenas Clerk -
Tom Rickettsas Board of Directors Member
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Cameron Smithas Buyer -
Larry Steers -
John Maurice Sullivanas President of Exchange
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Nick Thompsonas Italian Driver -
Max Wagner -
William Worthingtonas Judge
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Jerome Stormas Little Broker -
Fred Lee Ownas Bostonian in Restaurant -
Ted Offenbeckeras Usher
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Hal Craig -
J.C. Fowler -
Frank Hemphillas Stage Hand
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Tom O'Grady -
Lon Poff -
Daisy Buffordas Maid
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James Carlisleas Broker -
Tom Colemanas Sergeant -
Joseph DeStefanias Headwaiter
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Homer Dickinsonas Toastmaster -
Allen Greer -
William Jeffrey
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Richard Kiplingas Southerner -
James Barnes -
Tyrone Breretonas Southern Crackers
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Isabelle La Malas Woman -
Bob McClungas Bellhop -
Ernie Shieldas Clerk
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Frank Swales -
Ted Thompson -
Francis Palmer Tiltonas Artist
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