(1954)Directed by Robert Wise104 minDrama

“Behind the lighted tower windows the conflict of love and power is reckless and daring!”

When the head of a large manufacturing firm dies suddenly from a stroke, his vice-presidents vie to see who will replace him.

William Holdenas McDonald Walling

June Allysonas Mary Blemond Walling

Barbara Stanwyckas Julia O. Tredway

Fredric Marchas Loren Phineas Shaw

Walter Pidgeonas Frederick Y. Alderson

Paul Douglasas Josiah Walter Dudley

Louis Calhernas George Nyle Caswell

Dean Jaggeras Jesse Q. Grimm

Nina Fochas Erica Martin

Tim Considineas Mike Walling

William Phippsas Bill Lundeen

Lucy Knochas Mrs. George Nyle Caswell

Edgar Stehlias Julius Steigel

MA Mary Adamsas Sara Asenath Grimm

Virginia Brissacas Edith Alderson

Harry Shannonas Ed Benedeck

Maidie Normanas Housekeeper (uncredited)

RF Raoul Freemanas Avery Bullard (uncredited)

LA Leon Altonas Bartender (uncredited)

WB Walter Baconas Worker (uncredited)

John Banneras Henri - Stork Club Maître D' (uncredited)

MB Margaret Bertas Grimm's Secretary (uncredited)

Nesdon Boothas Guest (uncredited)

Executive Suite