Skyscraper Souls (1932)

In the towering majesty of the Seacoast National Bank Building, a multitude of lives intertwine and ambitions collide. At the heart of this urban microcosm is David Dwight, the charismatic yet philandering bank proprietor. He keeps his exiled wife appeased with a lavish lifestyle of global gallivanting, all while his devoted secretary, Sarah, secretly pines for him. Sarah, torn between her illicit love for Dwight and her maternal instincts, takes the naive and beautiful Lynn Harding under her wing, appointing her as an assistant. However, Lynn soon finds herself the object of the affections of Tom Sheppard, an outgoing bank teller. Dwight, ever the puppet master, lures Lynn into his world of power and wealth, leaving Sheppard in a state of frustrated longing. In a ruthless pursuit of absolute control over his skyscraper empire, Dwight triggers a financial tsunami, shattering the fortunes of all within his realm. With the unsuspecting Lynn now caught in his web, the question remains: is there anyone who can shield her from the mighty tycoon’s clutches? The stage is set for a gripping tale of ambition, power, and the human spirit, all unfolding within the steel and glass confines of the towering Seacoast National Bank Building.

Skyscraper Souls is a drama movie featuring Boris Karloff and directed by Edgar Selwyn.

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