

Hell Harbor
“Love with her! Fight with her! Thrill with her!”
Synopsis
Lovely Anita dreams of escaping the monotony of her island home and sailing to bustling Havana. But when her abusive father promises her to the greasy local merchant, Anita does everything in her power to make her dream a reality.
Top Cast
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March 14, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarke Silvernail
- Original Title
- Hell Harbor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Inspiration Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Clarke Silvernail
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Clarke Silvernail
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hell Harbor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hell Harbor about?
Lovely Anita dreams of escaping the monotony of her island home and sailing to bustling Havana. But when her abusive father promises her to the greasy local merchant, Anita does everything in her power to make her dream a reality.
Who directed Hell Harbor?
Hell Harbor was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Hell Harbor?
The principal cast of Hell Harbor includes Lupe Vélez, Jean Hersholt, John Holland, Gibson Gowland, Harry Allen.
When was Hell Harbor released and how long is it?
Hell Harbor was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hell Harbor?
Hell Harbor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).


















