The Docks of New York
Synopsis
A blue-collar worker on New York's depressed waterfront finds his life changed after he saves a woman attempting suicide.
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The Docks of New York (von Sternberg, 1928) — 1080p
Type: Clip • Published 2023-04-27
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George Bancroft
Bill Roberts
Betty Compson
Mae
Olga Baclanova
Lou
Clyde Cook
'Sugar' Steve
Mitchell Lewis
Andy
Guy Oliver
The Crimp
May Foster
Mrs. Crimp
Lillian Worth
Steve's Girl
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Hymn Book Harry
Richard Alexander
Lou's Sweetheart (uncredited)
George Irving
Night Court Judge (uncredited)
John Kelly
Sailor Barfly (uncredited)
Charles McMurphy
Policeman (uncredited)
Bob Reeves
Court Bailiff (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman
- Original Title
- The Docks of New York
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Jules Furthman, Julian Johnson, John Monk Saunders
Harold Rosson
Helen Lewis
Josef von Sternberg
Department Leadership Roster
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Jules Furthman
Screenplay
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Helen Lewis
Editor
Josef von Sternberg
Producer
Julian Johnson
Writer
John Monk Saunders
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Docks of New York
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What is The Docks of New York about?
A blue-collar worker on New York's depressed waterfront finds his life changed after he saves a woman attempting suicide.
Who directed The Docks of New York?
The Docks of New York was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in The Docks of New York?
The principal cast of The Docks of New York includes George Bancroft, Betty Compson, Olga Baclanova, Clyde Cook, Mitchell Lewis.
When was The Docks of New York released and how long is it?
The Docks of New York was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Docks of New York?
The Docks of New York holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).