--The Toast Of New York--

The Toast Of New York

Toast Of New York - 1937

Frances Farmer - Josie Mansfield

Edward Arnold - Jim Fisk

Cary Grant - Nick Boyd

Jack Oakie - Luke

Donald Meek - Daniel Drew

Thelma Leeds - Fleurique

Producer - Edward Small

Director - Rowland V. Lee

 

Mistaken identity

Image courtesy of JMK

 

Frances in Toast

 

Edward Arnold and Frances               Edward Arnold and Frances                Frances gets prepared

 

Inspired by events in the spectacular careers of the great "robber barons," this is stirring drama.   Edward Arnold gives a memorable portrait of Jim Fisk, member of a colorful crew of greedy financiers who dominated Wall Street after the Civil War.  Beginning as a cotton trader during the war, Fisk's limitless ambition carries him on to Wall Street and his notorious affair with Josie Mansfield.  For screen purposes it is Fisk who attempts to corner the gold market, bringing on the dramatic climax. 

Donald Meek's deft characterization of Daniel Drew, boss of the Erie Railroad, is a standout.  Cary Grant plays Fisk's partner with sincerity and authority, and Jack Oakie scores with a fine comedy performance.  Josie Mansfield is intelligently conceived by Frances Farmer.   This is a lavish, spectacular cinema, full of lusty humor, and stirring entertainment.

Review featured in Photoplay magazine

 

Which man does Josie prefer?

Image courtesy of JMK

 

Edward Arnold and Frances                Frances in Toast                Temptation?

 

Frances sings The First Time I Saw You                A toast!                 Frances with Cary Grant

 

Frances and Cary Grant in Cinelandia magazine

 

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