Wharf Angel poster

Wharf Angel (1934)

"Barbary Coast! Where the tides of human passions roll up strange wrecks of life and love...a haven for crushed derelicts...such as Toy, who knew men but never heard of love!"

3.5 ★19341h 5mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by George Somnes

Rating

3.5/10

Runtime

1h 5m

Language

EN

Release

March 15, 1934

Director

George Somnes

Overview

On the wharfs of San Francisco, saloon girl Toy, also known as Mary, lives over Mother Bright's bar. When Como Murphy, a fugitive from the law, hides in her room, she falls in love with him. He explains that after he spoke out about the rights of man to a crowd, a riot ensued, during which a policem...

Cast

Victor McLaglen

Victor McLaglen

Turk

Dorothy Dell

Dorothy Dell

Toy

Preston Foster

Preston Foster

Como Murphy

Alison Skipworth

Alison Skipworth

Mother Bright

David Landau

David Landau

Moore

John Rogers

John Rogers

Goliath

Mischa Auer

Mischa Auer

Sadik

Alfred Delcambre

Alfred Delcambre

Steve

James Burke

James Burke

Brooklyn Jack

Frank Sheridan

Frank Sheridan

The Skipper

Donald E. Wilson

Donald E. Wilson

Slim

John Northpole

John Northpole

Vasil

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Wharf Angel (1934), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

On the wharfs of San Francisco, saloon girl Toy, also known as Mary, lives over Mother Bright's bar. When Como Murphy, a fugitive from the law, hides in her room, she falls in love with him. He explains that after he spoke out about the rights of man to a crowd, a riot ensued, during which a policeman was killed. Como took the gun from the killer, but is thought to be guilty of the crime himself. Como, who reciprocates Mary's love, spends the night with her, but leaves to keep her out of danger. He joins the crew of a ship sailing to China after he is befriended by Turk, a big lumbering sailor who is also in love with Mary. Each man is unaware that they love the same woman.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Wharf Angel. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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