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Wharf Angel (1934)

1934 · Feature film · 65 min · dir. George Somnes

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!

  • Drama
  • Romance

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…

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Details

Director
George Somnes
Writer
Frederick Schlick
Cinematography
Victor Milner
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Released
1934-03-15
Running time
65 minutes

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