Girl of the Port
“Rousing rough-and-ready drama of a wise-cracking show girl in the port that God forgot!”
Synopsis
Josie, a New York showgirl with a mind of her own and a heart of gold, finds herself stranded on the island of Fiji. While seeking a way home she is befriended by a local man who gets her a job working as a barmaid at The Bamboo Bar. There she meets an alcoholic World War I veteran who is haunted by his wartime experiences and has an irrational fear of fire. Under her concerned care, he begins to recover and they fall in love. But then her jealous self-appointed boyfriend forces the veteran to participate in a traditional Fijian fire-walking ritual. To overcome his terror he must walk across 20 feet of burning coals and fight his rival to reach Josie's loving arms.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert Glennon
- Screenplay & Story
- Beulah Marie Dix
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Girl of the Port
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert Glennon
Beulah Marie Dix, John Russell, Frank Reicher
Roy Webb
Leo Tover
Arthur Roberts
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Bert Glennon
Director
Beulah Marie Dix
Screenplay
William LeBaron
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Arthur Roberts
Editor
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 Girl of the Port
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What is Girl of the Port about?
Josie, a New York showgirl with a mind of her own and a heart of gold, finds herself stranded on the island of Fiji. While seeking a way home she is befriended by a local man who gets her a job working as a barmaid at The Bamboo Bar. There she meets an alcoholic World War I veteran who is haunted by his wartime experiences and has an irrational fear of fire. Under her concerned care, he begins to recover and they fall in love. But then her jealous self-appointed boyfriend forces the veteran to participate in a traditional Fijian fire-walking ritual. To overcome his terror he must walk across 20 feet of burning coals and fight his rival to reach Josie's loving arms.
Who directed Girl of the Port?
Girl of the Port was directed by Bert Glennon.
Who stars in Girl of the Port?
The principal cast of Girl of the Port includes Sally O'Neil, Reginald Sharland, Mitchell Lewis, Duke Kahanamoku, Donald MacKenzie.
When was Girl of the Port released and how long is it?
Girl of the Port was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Girl of the Port?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girl of the Port was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girl of the Port?
Girl of the Port holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).