Other Men's Women
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Other Men's Women is a 1931 American film directed by William A. Wellman
and written by Maude Fulton
. The film is about Bill (Grant Withers
), a railroad engineer, who falls in love with Lily (Mary Astor
), the wife of his co-worker Jack (Regis Toomey
). When the two men fight over Lily, Jack is blinded. He dies in a violent storm saving Bill's life. Joan Blondell
plays a diner waitress and James Cagney
makes his third film appearance in a small role as an engineer. The New York Times
described the film as "an unimportant little drama of the railroad yards", but Variety
called it "a good program picture." Astor called it "a piece of cheese" in her autobiography, but praised Blondell and Cagney. The film was first released under the title The Steel Highway, and, in 2010, was available on DVD.
William A. Wellman
William Augustus Wellman was an American film director. Although Wellman began his film career as an actor, he worked on over 80 films, as director, producer and consultant but most often as a director, notable for his work in crime, adventure and action genre films, often focusing on aviation...
and written by Maude Fulton
Maude Fulton
Maude Fulton was a Broadway stage actress who later became a Hollywood screenwriter. She was the daughter of Titus Parker Fulton and Lulu Belle Couchman. She was stenographer, telegraph operator, and short story writer before becoming an actress. She first appeared on the stage at Aberdeen, South...
. The film is about Bill (Grant Withers
Grant Withers
Grant Withers was an American film actor. With early beginnings in the silent era, Withers moved into talkies establishing himself with a list of headlined features as a young and handsome male lead...
), a railroad engineer, who falls in love with Lily (Mary Astor
Mary Astor
Mary Astor was an American actress. Most remembered for her role as Brigid O'Shaughnessy in The Maltese Falcon with Humphrey Bogart, Astor began her long motion picture career as a teenager in the silent movies of the early 1920s.She eventually made a successful transition to talkies, but almost...
), the wife of his co-worker Jack (Regis Toomey
Regis Toomey
John Regis Toomey was an American film and television actor.-Early life:Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was one of four children of Francis X. and Mary Ellen Toomey and attended Peabody High School...
). When the two men fight over Lily, Jack is blinded. He dies in a violent storm saving Bill's life. Joan Blondell
Joan Blondell
Rose Joan Blondell was an American actress who performed in movies and on television for five decades as Joan Blondell.After winning a beauty pageant, Blondell embarked upon a film career...
plays a diner waitress and James Cagney
James Cagney
James Francis Cagney, Jr. was an American actor, first on stage, then in film, where he had his greatest impact. Although he won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances, he is best remembered for playing "tough guys." In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked him eighth...
makes his third film appearance in a small role as an engineer. The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
described the film as "an unimportant little drama of the railroad yards", but Variety
Variety (magazine)
Variety is an American weekly entertainment-trade magazine founded in New York City, New York, in 1905 by Sime Silverman. With the rise of the importance of the motion-picture industry, Daily Variety, a daily edition based in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Silverman in 1933. In 1998, the...
called it "a good program picture." Astor called it "a piece of cheese" in her autobiography, but praised Blondell and Cagney. The film was first released under the title The Steel Highway, and, in 2010, was available on DVD.
Cast (in credits order)
- Grant WithersGrant WithersGrant Withers was an American film actor. With early beginnings in the silent era, Withers moved into talkies establishing himself with a list of headlined features as a young and handsome male lead...
as Bill White - Mary AstorMary AstorMary Astor was an American actress. Most remembered for her role as Brigid O'Shaughnessy in The Maltese Falcon with Humphrey Bogart, Astor began her long motion picture career as a teenager in the silent movies of the early 1920s.She eventually made a successful transition to talkies, but almost...
as Lily Kulper - Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyJohn Regis Toomey was an American film and television actor.-Early life:Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was one of four children of Francis X. and Mary Ellen Toomey and attended Peabody High School...
as Jack Kulper - James CagneyJames CagneyJames Francis Cagney, Jr. was an American actor, first on stage, then in film, where he had his greatest impact. Although he won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances, he is best remembered for playing "tough guys." In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked him eighth...
as Ed 'Eddie' Bailey - Fred KohlerFred KohlerFred Kohler was an American actor known for his "heavy" style of character.-Career:Fred Kohler was born in Kansas City, Missouri. As a teen, he began to pursue a career in vaudeville, but worked other jobs to support himself. He lost part of his right hand in a mining accident during this time...
as Haley - J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldJoseph Farrell MacDonald was an American character actor and director. He played supporting roles and occasional leads. MacDonald, who was sometimes billed as "John Farrell Macdonald", "J.F...
as Peg-Leg - Joan BlondellJoan BlondellRose Joan Blondell was an American actress who performed in movies and on television for five decades as Joan Blondell.After winning a beauty pageant, Blondell embarked upon a film career...
as Marie - Lillian WorthLillian WorthLillian Worth was an American actress. She appeared in 32 films between 1919 and 1937.-External links:...
as Waitress - Walter LongWalter LongWalter Long may refer to:*Walter Long , English knight of South Wraxall and Draycot, Wiltshire, friend of Sir Walter Raleigh*Walter Long , his son, English knight of Wiltshire*Sir Walter Long, 1st Baronet Walter Long may refer to:*Walter Long (1565–1610), English knight of South Wraxall and...
as Mike 'Bix' / 'Roundhouse' Bixby