Flame of Barbary Coast
“The brawling, colorful story of the queen of hearts and the ace of gamblers... with a shock climax such as the screen has never known!”
Synopsis
Duke Fergus falls for Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry in the Barbary Coast in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He loses money to crooked gambler Boss Tito Morell, goes home, learns to gamble, and returns. After he makes a fortune, he opens his own place with Flaxen as the entertainer; but the 1906 quake destroys his place.
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1945 - Flame Of Barbary Coast - Generic Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-15
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John Wayne
Duke Fergus
Ann Dvorak
Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry
Joseph Schildkraut
Boss Tito Morell
William Frawley
Wolf Wylie
Virginia Grey
Rita Dane
Russell Hicks
Cyrus Danver, Owner San Francisco Star
Jack Norton
Byline Conners, Reporter San Francisco Star
Paul Fix
Calico Jim
Manart Kippen
Dr. Gorman
Eve Lynne
Martha, Morell's Secretary
Marc Lawrence
Joe Disko, Gambler
Butterfly McQueen
Beulah, Flaxen's Maid
Rex Lease
Collingswood
Hank Bell
Hank
Al Murphy
Horseshoe Brown
Eddie Acuff
Smokey, the Train Engineer (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Waiter (uncredited)
Kenne Duncan
Gambler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Borden Chase
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts, Mort Glickman
- Original Title
- Flame of Barbary Coast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Borden Chase, Prescott Chaplin
R. Dale Butts, Mort Glickman
Robert De Grasse
Richard L. Van Enger
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Borden Chase
Screenplay
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
R. Dale Butts
Original Music Composer
Mort Glickman
Original Music Composer
Robert Ramsey
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flame of Barbary Coast
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What is Flame of Barbary Coast about?
Duke Fergus falls for Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry in the Barbary Coast in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He loses money to crooked gambler Boss Tito Morell, goes home, learns to gamble, and returns. After he makes a fortune, he opens his own place with Flaxen as the entertainer; but the 1906 quake destroys his place.
Who directed Flame of Barbary Coast?
Flame of Barbary Coast was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in Flame of Barbary Coast?
The principal cast of Flame of Barbary Coast includes John Wayne, Ann Dvorak, Joseph Schildkraut, William Frawley, Virginia Grey.
When was Flame of Barbary Coast released and how long is it?
Flame of Barbary Coast was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Flame of Barbary Coast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flame of Barbary Coast was composed by R. Dale Butts, Mort Glickman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flame of Barbary Coast?
Flame of Barbary Coast holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).