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I Cover the Waterfront (1933)

APPROVED 75 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   19 May 1933 (USA)
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An investigative reporter romances a suspected smuggler's daughter.

Director:

James Cruze

Writers:

Max Miller (book), Wells Root, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Ben Lyon, Claudette Colbert and Ernest Torrence
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I Cover the Waterfront -- An investigative reporter romances a suspected smuggler's daughter. I Cover the Waterfront -- An investigative reporter romances a suspected smuggler's daughter.
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ben Lyon Ben Lyon ...
Claudette Colbert ...
Julie Kirk
Ernest Torrence Ernest Torrence ...
Eli Kirk (Julie's father)
Hobart Cavanaugh Hobart Cavanaugh ...
One Punch McCoy
Maurice Black Maurice Black ...
Ortegus (Kirk's First Mate)
Purnell Pratt Purnell Pratt ...
John Phelps ('Standard editor, Miller's boss)
Harry Beresford Harry Beresford ...
Old Chris (salvage man)
Wilfred Lucas Wilfred Lucas ...
Randall (Coast Guard officer)
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Storyline

Reporter Joe Miller is sure that fisherman Eli Kirk smuggles illegal Chinese immigrants into the country, but can't obtain enough evidence to satisfy his editor. Chance plays into his hands in the lovely form of Kirk's daughter, Julie, whom he catches swimming in the nude and pumps for information. But she's fiercely loyal to her dad, and may be too attractive for Joe's own good. Racy pre-Code sexual situations. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Daughter | Reporter | Pre Code | Journalist | Male Female Relationship  | See more »

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Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A la sombra de los muelles See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Edward Small Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: At the beginning of the movie, when Joe is talking to McCoy, he (Joe) has the third button on his shirt unfastened. He walks out of the shot and continues his conversation. In the next shot, his third button is buttoned, but he then begins to unbutton the shirt as he undresses for bed. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Joe Miller: [on the phone] Hello, Thelma, this is Miller. No, I don't want the desk. I want to talk to Phelps.
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Connections

Referenced in Miss London Ltd. (1943) See more »

Soundtracks

"I COVER THE WATERFRONT"
(uncredited)
Music by Johnny Green
Lyrics by Edward Heyman
Featured by Gracie Fields See more »