Crime ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1940 · 1h 6m

San Francisco Docks

Director

Cast

Burgess Meredith as Johnny Barnes Irene Hervey as Kitty Tracy Barry Fitzgerald as The Icky Raymond Walburn as Adm. Andy Tracy Robert Armstrong as Father Cameron Esther Ralston as Frances March

Crew

Charles Van Enger — Director of Photography Bernard W. Burton — Editor Stanley Rubin — Screenplay Edmund L. Hartmann — Screenplay Vera West — Costume Design

Tagline

THE SURPRISE SCREEN THRILL OF THE YEARS!

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.

Mood & Themes

san francisco, california longshoreman

Key Collaborators

Arthur Lubin Director Charles Van Enger Director of Photography Bernard W. Burton Editor Stanley Rubin Screenplay Edmund L. Hartmann Screenplay Vera West Costume Design

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