Pier 23
“GANGLAND GALAHAD! He's a cop's pet peeve... and a gal's pet passion!”
Synopsis
Pier 23 was one of three hour-long mysteries produced by Lippert Productions for both TV and theatrical release. Each of the three films was evenly divided into two half-hour "episodes," and each starred Hugh Beaumont as San Francisco-based amateur sleuth Dennis O'Brien. In Pier 23, O'Brien first tackles the case of a wrestler who has died of a suspicious heart attack after refusing to lose a match. He then agrees to help a priest talk an escaped criminal into returning to prison.
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Hugh Beaumont
Dennis O'Brien
Ann Savage
Ann Harmon
Edward Brophy
Prof. Shicker
Richard Travis
Police Inspector Lt. Bruger
Margia Dean
Flo Klingle
Mike Mazurki
Ape Danowski
David Bruce
Charles Giffen
Raymond Greenleaf
Father Donovan
Eve Miller
Norma Harmon
Harry Hayden
Dr. Earl J. Tomkins
Joi Lansing
The Cocktail Waitress
Peter Mamakos
Nick Garrison
Chris Drake
Mike Greeley
Billy Varga
Willie Klingle
John Indrisano
Mushy Cavelli
Richard Monahan
Henry - Bartender
Charles Wagenheim
Lefty - Policy Man
Jack Chefe
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Harmon, Victor West
- Original Score
- Bert Shefter
- Original Title
- Pier 23
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Sigmund Neufeld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Julian Harmon, Victor West, Herb Margolis, Lou Morheim
Bert Shefter
Jack Greenhalgh
Carl Pierson, Harry Reynolds
William Berke
Department Leadership Roster
William Berke
Director
Julian Harmon
Screenplay
Victor West
Screenplay
William Berke
Producer
Jack Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Carl Pierson
Editor
Harry Reynolds
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pier 23.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pier 23
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pier 23 about?
Pier 23 was one of three hour-long mysteries produced by Lippert Productions for both TV and theatrical release. Each of the three films was evenly divided into two half-hour "episodes," and each starred Hugh Beaumont as San Francisco-based amateur sleuth Dennis O'Brien. In Pier 23, O'Brien first tackles the case of a wrestler who has died of a suspicious heart attack after refusing to lose a match. He then agrees to help a priest talk an escaped criminal into returning to prison.
Who directed Pier 23?
Pier 23 was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Pier 23?
The principal cast of Pier 23 includes Hugh Beaumont, Ann Savage, Edward Brophy, Richard Travis, Margia Dean.
When was Pier 23 released and how long is it?
Pier 23 was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Pier 23?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pier 23 was composed by Bert Shefter.