Flame of Barbary Coast
"The brawling, colorful story of the queen of hearts and the ace of gamblers... with a shock climax such as the screen has never known!"
Originally released in 1945. Flame of Barbary Coast is a romance/western film. directed by Joseph Kane.
Starring John Wayne, Ann Dvorak, and Joseph Schildkraut
Synopsis
Duke Fergus falls for Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry in the Barbary Coast in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He loses money to crooked gambler Boss Tito Morell, goes home, learns to gamble, and returns. After he makes a fortune, he opens his own place with Flaxen as the entertainer; but the 1906 quake destroys his place.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Duke Fergus
Ann Dvorak
as Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry
Joseph Schildkraut
as Boss Tito Morell
William Frawley
as Wolf Wylie
Virginia Grey
as Rita Dane
Russell Hicks
as Cyrus Danver, Owner San Francisco Star
Jack Norton
as Byline Conners, Reporter San Francisco Star
Paul Fix
as Calico Jim
Manart Kippen
as Dr. Gorman
Eve Lynne
as Martha, Morell's Secretary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flame of Barbary Coast about?
Duke Fergus falls for Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry in the Barbary Coast in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He loses money to crooked gambler Boss Tito Morell, goes home, learns to gamble, and returns. Aft...
Who directed Flame of Barbary Coast?
Flame of Barbary Coast was directed by Joseph Kane.
How long is Flame of Barbary Coast?
Flame of Barbary Coast has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Flame of Barbary Coast released?
Flame of Barbary Coast was released on May 28, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flame of Barbary Coast?
The main cast of Flame of Barbary Coast includes John Wayne, Ann Dvorak, Joseph Schildkraut, William Frawley, Virginia Grey.