Port of Missing Girls
“Bright lights and big city thrills are a temptation to resist...when the price a girl must pay is too high!”
Synopsis
Nightclub singer Della Mason witnesses a murder and is forced by the killer to flee with him from the scene of the crime. Escaping from the gangster, she secretly boards the ship of Captain Josiah Storm, a woman-hater, and the ship sails from San Francisco headed for China. Della is discovered by Jim Benton, the ship's first mate and he pleads her case to the captain. He leaves her in under the protection of Minnie at "Minnie's Joint in Shanghai, until her innocence can be established.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Brown
- Original Title
- Port of Missing Girls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Brown
Karl Brown
Gilbert Warrenton
Lon Young
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Brown
Writer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Karl Brown
Director
Lon Young
Producer
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 Port of Missing Girls
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What is Port of Missing Girls about?
Nightclub singer Della Mason witnesses a murder and is forced by the killer to flee with him from the scene of the crime. Escaping from the gangster, she secretly boards the ship of Captain Josiah Storm, a woman-hater, and the ship sails from San Francisco headed for China. Della is discovered by Jim Benton, the ship's first mate and he pleads her case to the captain. He leaves her in under the protection of Minnie at "Minnie's Joint in Shanghai, until her innocence can be established.
Who directed Port of Missing Girls?
Port of Missing Girls was directed by Karl Brown.
Who stars in Port of Missing Girls?
The principal cast of Port of Missing Girls includes Harry Carey, Judith Allen, Milburn Stone, Betty Compson, Matty Fain.
When was Port of Missing Girls released and how long is it?
Port of Missing Girls was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Port of Missing Girls?
Port of Missing Girls holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).