The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
U.S. sailor Jimmy Harrigan, on shore leave in San Pedro, meets and falls for Sally Brent She promises to wait for him when he ships out to San Francisco, but Jimmy becomes jealous and tells her off when he learns Sally has entered a marathon dance contest sponsored by a lecherous snake named Baron Portola. Along with several of his Navy pals, Jimmy goes to the ballroom the night of the dance marathon, to try to change Sally's mind and win her back.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Raoul WalshDirector
Cast
- James DunnJimmy Fenimore Harrigan
- Sally EilersSally Brent
- Victor JoryBaron Portola aka Darrow
- Sammy CohenBarnacle Benny Cohen
- Frank MoranBilge Moran
- Esther MuirMinnie Broadhurst
- Will StantonJ. Felix Hemingway
- Armand 'Curly' WrightAngelo
- Jerry MandyRico
- Lucien LittlefieldElmer Brown
- Buster PhelpsElmer Brown Jr.
- Frank AtkinsonBath House Attendant
Stills
Themes
jealousypre-codedance contestshore leave