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Tenth Avenue

Tenth Avenue

Aug 06, 1928 · 1h 10m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

William C. deMille

Overview

Joe, a weakling gangster, and Bob, an ex-gambler, compete for Lyla Mason, a working girl who also runs a 10th Avenue rooming house in New York city. Bob's desire to show Lyla he can support her leads him back to the gambling table when past-due rent threatens her with eviction. Bob and Joe are both suspected when Fink, a bootlegger, is found murdered in his room.

About Tenth Avenue

What is Tenth Avenue about?

Joe, a weakling gangster, and Bob, an ex-gambler, compete for Lyla Mason, a working girl who also runs a 10th Avenue rooming house in New York city. Bob's desire to show Lyla he can support her leads him back to the gambling table when past-due rent threatens her with eviction. Bob and Joe are both suspected when Fink, a bootlegger, is found murdered in his room.

When was Tenth Avenue released?

Tenth Avenue was released on August 6, 1928.

How long is Tenth Avenue?

Tenth Avenue runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who directed Tenth Avenue?

Tenth Avenue was directed by William C. deMille.

Who is in the cast of Tenth Avenue?

The cast of Tenth Avenue includes Phyllis Haver (Lyla Mason), Victor Varconi (Bob Peters), Joseph Schildkraut (Joe Ross), Louis Natheaux (Fink) and Robert Edeson (Detective Ed Burton).