Pittsburgh (1942)
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- Approved
- 1h 32min
- Action, Drama
- 11 Dec 1942 (USA)
- Movie
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...
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| Marlene Dietrich | ... |
Josie Winters
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| Randolph Scott | ... |
Cash Evans
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| John Wayne | ... |
Pittsburgh Markham
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| Frank Craven | ... |
'Doc' Powers
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| Louise Allbritton | ... |
Shannon Prentiss
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| Shemp Howard | ... |
Shorty
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| Thomas Gomez | ... |
Joe Malneck
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| Ludwig Stössel | ... |
Dr. Grazlich
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| Samuel S. Hinds | ... |
Morgan Prentiss
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| Paul Fix | ... |
Mine Operator
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| William Haade | ... |
Johnny
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| Charles Coleman | ... |
Butler
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| Nestor Paiva | ... |
Barney
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John Alban | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Charles Arnt | ... |
Building Site Laborer (uncredited)
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Lois Austin | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Don Barclay | ... |
Drunk (uncredited)
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| Robert Barron | ... |
Mine Foreman (uncredited)
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| Brooks Benedict | ... |
Mr. Cooper (uncredited)
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| Edward Biby | ... |
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
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Ted Billings | ... |
Miner (uncredited)
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| Wade Boteler | ... |
Mine Superintendent (uncredited)
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| Hobart Cavanaugh | ... |
Derelict (uncredited)
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Jack Chefe | ... |
Barber (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Harry Cording | ... |
Miner (uncredited)
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Victor Cox | ... |
Sign Painter (uncredited)
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Hal Craig | ... |
Mr. Carney (uncredited)
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| Grace Cunard | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Sayre Dearing | ... |
Dance Extra (uncredited)
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| John Dilson | ... |
Wilson (uncredited)
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Ed Emerson | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
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| Douglas Fowley | ... |
Mort Frawley (uncredited)
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Jack Gardner | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Officer at Ceremony (uncredited)
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| Karen X. Gaylord | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Gus Glassmire | ... |
Chemist (uncredited)
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| William Gould | ... |
Burns (uncredited)
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| Eddie Hall | ... |
Photographer at War Rally (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hamilton | ... |
Fight Extra (uncredited)
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Sam Harris | ... |
Scientist (uncredited)
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| Winifred Harris | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Edward Keane | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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| Joe Kirk | ... |
Nightclub Bit Role (uncredited)
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| Ethan Laidlaw | ... |
Man Outside Theatre (uncredited)
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| Nolan Leary | ... |
Smith (uncredited)
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| Kay Linaker | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| Frank Marlowe | ... |
Miner (uncredited)
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Alphonse Martell | ... |
Carlos (uncredited)
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Johnny Marvin | ... |
Jones (uncredited)
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Larry McGrath | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Mira McKinney | ... |
Tilda (uncredited)
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| Paul McVey | ... |
Thornton (uncredited)
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Irving Mitchell | ... |
Miner (uncredited)
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Sandra Morgan | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Frances Morris | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Edmund Mortimer | ... |
Mr. Simons (uncredited)
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| Broderick O'Farrell | ... |
Doorman (uncredited)
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Bob Perry | ... |
Referee (uncredited)
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Lorin Raker | ... |
Milgraine (uncredited)
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| Bob Reeves | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| Cyril Ring | ... |
Mr. Wilcox (uncredited)
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William Ruhl | ... |
Stretcher Bearer (uncredited)
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| Virginia Sale | ... |
Mrs. Higgins (uncredited)
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Paul Scott | ... |
Doctor (uncredited)
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Harry Seymour | ... |
Vaudeville MC (uncredited)
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| John Sheehan | ... |
Bill (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Chauffeur (uncredited)
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Jack C. Smith | ... |
Officer O'Toole (uncredited)
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| Tom Steele | ... |
Brawler (uncredited)
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| Sammy Stein | ... |
Killer Kane (uncredited)
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Charles Sullivan | ... |
Miner (uncredited)
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| Ben Taggart | ... |
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
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| Dale Van Sickel | ... |
Brawler (uncredited)
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Frankie Van | ... |
Attendant (uncredited)
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| Ray Walker | ... |
Sutcliffe (uncredited)
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| Anthony Warde | ... |
Kane's Fight Attendant (uncredited)
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Phil Warren | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lewis Seiler | ||
Written by
| Kenneth Gamet | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Tom Reed | ... | (screenplay) |
| George Owen | ... | (story) and |
| Tom Reed | ... | (story) |
| John Twist | ... | (additional dialogue) |
| Robert Fellows | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Winston Miller | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Charles K. Feldman | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Fellows | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Hans J. Salter | ... | (as H.J. Salter) |
| Frank Skinner | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert De Grasse | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Paul Landres | ||
Editorial Department
| Dann Cahn | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| John B. Goodman | ||
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
| Ira Webb | ||
Costume Design by
| Vera West | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles S. Gould | ... | assistant director (as Charles Gould) |
Sound Department
| Bernard B. Brown | ... | sound director |
| Paul Neal | ... | technician |
Special Effects by
| Harry Kaufman | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| John P. Fulton | ... | special photographic effects |
Stunts
| Bud Geary | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Fred Graham | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Chuck Hamilton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eddie Parker | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Gil Perkins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Perry | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Allen Pomeroy | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Reeves | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tom Steele | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Charles Sullivan | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dale Van Sickel | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Hans J. Salter | ... | musical director (as H.J. Salter) |
| Sam Perry | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Other crew
| Marion Pecht | ... | production secretary |
| Sid Davis | ... | stand-in: John Wayne (uncredited) |
| Leland T. Doan | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Dan Thomas | ... | unit publicity writer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1942) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal Pictures Corporation)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1942) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Empire Universal Films (1942) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Argentina (1942) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Mexico (1942) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- La Universal (Cis Distribuidora de Peliculas) (1942) (Cuba) (theatrical)
- Luis Martinez Producciones Cinematograficas (1942) (Venezuela) (theatrical)
- Jaime Puig Arosemena (1942) (Colombia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Puerto Rico (1942) (Puerto Rico) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures do Brazil (1942) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Peru (1942) (Peru) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Chile (1942) (Chile) (theatrical)
- Universal Films (1942) (Panama) (theatrical)
- Realart Pictures (1947) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Hafbo (1947) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Screen Gems (1957) (United States) (tv)
- Realart Pictures (1953) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Epoca (1997) (Argentina) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (2000) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2006) (United States) (DVD) (John Wayne: An American Icon Collection)
- Indies Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD) (Marlene Dietrich Collection)
- Koch Media (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2011) (United States) (DVD) (Universal Vault Series)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- CST Entertainment Imaging (colorization)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Jim Beaver |
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| Taglines | THEY MADE PITTSBURGH'S ROARING 20s ROAR! (1953 reissue) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | "The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 12, 1943 with Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne and Randolph Scott reprising their film roles. See more » |
| Goofs | In the scene when Cash promises the workers they would get what was promised to them, the boom mic is reflected in the left upper corner of the window behind Cash. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ladies from Paree See more » |