The read
It runs a compact 1h 6m.
Synopsis
Longshoreman Johnny Barnes is in love with Kitty Tracy, barmaid at her father's waterfront saloon, and he beats up Cassidy, a crooked politician who has been annoying her. Cassidy is murdered that night and Johnny is jailed for the crime. Kitty, her father Andy Tracy, and waterfront-priest Father Cameron believe Johnny is innocent but all evidence points to his guilt.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Arthur LubinDirector
- Edmund L. HartmannScreenplay
- Stanley RubinScreenplay
Cast
- Burgess MeredithJohnny Barnes
- Irene HerveyKitty Tracy
- Barry FitzgeraldThe Icky
- Raymond WalburnAdm. Andy Tracy
- Robert ArmstrongFather Cameron
- Esther RalstonFrances March
- Edward GarganHank
- Edward PawleyMonte March
- Esther HowardJean-Beauty Shop owner
- Lewis HowardWarren Sanford
- Minerva UrecalLandlady
- Don ZelayaFelipe
Stills
Themes
san francisco, californialongshoreman