One Way Passage
"Their tickets took them to a heaven of love...but port was the gateway to hell!"
Originally released in 1932. One Way Passage is a romance/drama film. directed by Tay Garnett. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Powell, Kay Francis, and Aline MacMahon
Synopsis
A terminally ill woman and a debonair murderer facing execution meet and fall in love on a trans-Pacific crossing, each without knowing the other's secret.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (62 votes)
Budget
$350K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.1M
3.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Powell
as Dan Hardesty
Kay Francis
as Joan Ames
Aline MacMahon
as Countess Barilhaus
Frank McHugh
as Skippy
Warren Hymer
as Sgt. Steve Burke
Frederick Burton
as The Doctor
Glen Cavender
as French Bartender (uncredited)
Mike Donlin
as Hong Kong Bartender (uncredited)
Stanley Fields
as Freighter Captain (uncredited)
Willie Fung
as Hong Kong Curio Dealer (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $350,000
- Revenue
- $1,108,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- The Vitaphone Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Way Passage about?
A terminally ill woman and a debonair murderer facing execution meet and fall in love on a trans-Pacific crossing, each without knowing the other's secret.
Who directed One Way Passage?
One Way Passage was directed by Tay Garnett.
How long is One Way Passage?
One Way Passage has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was One Way Passage released?
One Way Passage was released on October 4, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in One Way Passage?
The main cast of One Way Passage includes William Powell, Kay Francis, Aline MacMahon, Frank McHugh, Warren Hymer.