San Francisco Docks
“THE SURPRISE SCREEN THRILL OF THE YEARS!”
Synopsis
Longshoreman Johnny Barnes is in love with Kitty Tracy, barmaid at her father's waterfront saloon, and he beats up Cassidy, a crooked politician who has been annoying her. Cassidy is murdered that night and Johnny is jailed for the crime. Kitty, her father Andy Tracy, and waterfront-priest Father Cameron believe Johnny is innocent but all evidence points to his guilt.
Top Cast
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Burgess Meredith
Johnny Barnes
Irene Hervey
Kitty Tracy
Barry Fitzgerald
The Icky
Raymond Walburn
Adm. Andy Tracy
Robert Armstrong
Father Cameron
Esther Ralston
Frances March
Edward Gargan
Hank
Edward Pawley
Monte March
Esther Howard
Jean-Beauty Shop owner
Lewis Howard
Warren Sanford
Minerva Urecal
Landlady
Don Zelaya
Felipe
Glenn Strange
Mike
William B. Davidson
Dist. Atty. Craig
Joe Downing
Cassidy
Colin Campbell
Dr. Conway
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Rubin, Edmund L. Hartmann
- Original Title
- San Francisco Docks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
Stanley Rubin, Edmund L. Hartmann
Charles Van Enger
Bernard W. Burton
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Lubin
Director
Stanley Rubin
Screenplay
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
Bernard W. Burton
Editor
Vera West
Costume Design
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About San Francisco Docks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is San Francisco Docks about?
Longshoreman Johnny Barnes is in love with Kitty Tracy, barmaid at her father's waterfront saloon, and he beats up Cassidy, a crooked politician who has been annoying her. Cassidy is murdered that night and Johnny is jailed for the crime. Kitty, her father Andy Tracy, and waterfront-priest Father Cameron believe Johnny is innocent but all evidence points to his guilt.
Who directed San Francisco Docks?
San Francisco Docks was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in San Francisco Docks?
The principal cast of San Francisco Docks includes Burgess Meredith, Irene Hervey, Barry Fitzgerald, Raymond Walburn, Robert Armstrong.
When was San Francisco Docks released and how long is it?
San Francisco Docks was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.