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The Docks of New York
Directed by Josef von Sternberg
1928•1h 16m•NR•★ 7.0
Crime / Drama / Romance
Synopsis
A burly steamship stoker on shore leave for twenty-four hours in New York Harbor rescues a despondent, suicidal streetwalker who leaped into the icy waters, marrying her in an all-night dive bar before morning awakens genuine devotion. Josef von Sternberg's poetic, atmosphere-drenched silent masterpiece starring George Bancroft and Betty Compson.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJosef von Sternberg
WriterJules FurthmanJulian JohnsonJohn Monk Saunders
CinematographyHarold Rosson
Principal Cast
George BancroftBill Roberts
Betty CompsonMae
Olga BaclanovaLou
Clyde Cook'Sugar' Steve
Mitchell LewisAndy
Guy OliverThe Crimp
Lillian WorthSteve's Girl
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May FosterMrs. CrimpTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 16m (76 mins)
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DirectorJosef von Sternberg
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioParamount Pictures
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