06 Feb 1927
Metropolis
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
Souls for Sale
A Story of Motion Picture Studio Life
A young woman hits Hollywood, determined to become a star.
Top Billed Cast
Eleanor Boardman Miss Remember Steddon
Frank Mayo Tom Holby
Richard Dix Frank Claymore
Mae Busch Robina Teele
Barbara La Marr Leva Lemaire
Lew Cody Owen Scudder
Forrest Robinson Rev. John Steddon
Edith Yorke Mrs. Steddon
Snitz Edwards Komical Kale - the Klown
William Haines Pinkey - Assistant Director
Dale Fuller Abigail Tweedy - Singer
Erich von Stroheim Self - Celebrity Director
Jean Hersholt Self - Celebrity Actor
Charlie Chaplin Self - Celebrity Director
Roy Atwell Arthur Tirrey - Casting Director
Eve Southern Miss Velma Slade
T. Roy Barnes Self - Celebrity Actor in Commissary
Zasu Pitts Self - Celebrity Actress in Commissary
Kathlyn Williams Self - Celebrity Actress in Commisary
Elliott Dexter Self - Celebrity Actor in Commissary
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