Pittsburgh (1942)
Overview
Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham rides roughshod over his friends, his lovers, and his ideals in his trek toward financial success in the Pittsburgh steel industry, only to find himself deserted and lonely at the top. When his crash comes, he finds that fate has dealt him a second chance.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.676 |
Directed By
Lewis Seiler
Crew
Lewis Seiler
Kenneth Gamet
Tom Reed
George Owen
Robert De Grasse
Hans J. Salter
Frank Skinner
Paul Landres
TOP CAST
Marlene Dietrich
Josie 'Hunky' Winters
Randolph Scott
Cash Evans
John Wayne
Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham
Frank Craven
J.M. 'Doc' Powers
Louise Allbritton
Shannon Prentiss Markham
Shemp Howard
Shorty (The Tailor)
Thomas Gomez
Joe Malneck (Miners Union President)
Ludwig Stössel
Dr. Grazlich (Doc Powers' Partner)
Samuel S. Hinds
Morgan Prentiss (President, Prentiss Steel)
Paul Fix
Burnside (Mine Operator)
William Haade
Johnny (Miner)
Charles Coleman
Mike (Markham's Butler)
Nestor Paiva
Barney, Cafe Proprietor
Bess Flowers
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
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