Wharf Angel
"Barbary Coast! Where the tides of human passions roll up strange wrecks of life and love...a haven for crushed derelicts...such as Toy, who knew men but never heard of love!"
Originally released in 1934. Wharf Angel is a drama/romance film. directed by George Somnes. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Victor McLaglen, Dorothy Dell, and Preston Foster
Synopsis
On the wharfs of San Francisco, saloon girl Toy, also known as Mary, lives over Mother Bright's bar. When Como Murphy, a fugitive from the law, hides in her room, she falls in love with him. He explains that after he spoke out about the rights of man to a crowd, a riot ensued, during which a policeman was killed. Como took the gun from the killer, but is thought to be guilty of the crime himself. Como, who reciprocates Mary's love, spends the night with her, but leaves to keep her out of danger. He joins the crew of a ship sailing to China after he is befriended by Turk, a big lumbering sailor who is also in love with Mary. Each man is unaware that they love the same woman.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wharf Angel about?
On the wharfs of San Francisco, saloon girl Toy, also known as Mary, lives over Mother Bright's bar. When Como Murphy, a fugitive from the law, hides in her room, she falls in love with him. He exp...
Who directed Wharf Angel?
Wharf Angel was directed by George Somnes.
How long is Wharf Angel?
Wharf Angel has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Wharf Angel released?
Wharf Angel was released on March 15, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wharf Angel?
The main cast of Wharf Angel includes Victor McLaglen, Dorothy Dell, Preston Foster, Alison Skipworth, David Landau.