I Cover the Waterfront
“She Married Him for BETTER or for WORSE...MOSTLY WORSE!”
Synopsis
An investigative reporter romances a suspected smuggler's daughter.
Top Cast
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Ben Lyon
H. Joseph 'Joe' Miller
Claudette Colbert
Julie Kirk
Ernest Torrence
Eli Kirk (Julie's father)
Hobart Cavanaugh
One Punch McCoy
Maurice Black
Ortegus
Purnell Pratt
John Phelps
Harry Beresford
Old Chris
Wilfred Lucas
Randall
Claudia Coleman
Mother Morgan
Lillian Harmer
Gossip with Telescope
George Humbert
Tony Silva
Rosita Marstini
Mrs. Silva
Al Hill
Lee Phelps
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cruze
- Screenplay & Story
- Wells Root
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- I Cover the Waterfront
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Reliance Pictures, United Artists, Astor Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cruze
Wells Root, Max Miller
Alfred Newman
Ray June
Grant Whytock
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
James Cruze
Director
Edward Small
Producer
Grant Whytock
Editor
Ray June
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Wells Root
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 I Cover the Waterfront
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Cover the Waterfront about?
An investigative reporter romances a suspected smuggler's daughter.
Who directed I Cover the Waterfront?
I Cover the Waterfront was directed by James Cruze.
Who stars in I Cover the Waterfront?
The principal cast of I Cover the Waterfront includes Ben Lyon, Claudette Colbert, Ernest Torrence, Hobart Cavanaugh, Maurice Black.
When was I Cover the Waterfront released and how long is it?
I Cover the Waterfront was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for I Cover the Waterfront?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Cover the Waterfront was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is I Cover the Waterfront based on a book or true story?
I Cover the Waterfront is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Miller".
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Cover the Waterfront?
I Cover the Waterfront holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).