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!”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Somnes, William Cameron Menzies
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Partos, Stephen Morehouse Avery, Samuel Hoffenstein
- Original Title
- Wharf Angel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Somnes, William Cameron Menzies
Frank Partos, Stephen Morehouse Avery, Samuel Hoffenstein, Frederick Schlick
Victor Milner
Department Leadership Roster
George Somnes
Director
William Cameron Menzies
Director
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Frank Partos
Screenplay
Stephen Morehouse Avery
Screenplay
Samuel Hoffenstein
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wharf Angel
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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 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.
Who directed Wharf Angel?
Wharf Angel was directed by George Somnes, William Cameron Menzies.
Who stars in Wharf Angel?
The principal cast of Wharf Angel includes Victor McLaglen, Dorothy Dell, Preston Foster, Alison Skipworth, David Landau.
When was Wharf Angel released and how long is it?
Wharf Angel was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.