Who ever came up with the title is to be commended. It suggests a storyline way, way, more interesting than this film turns out to actually be! "Tito" (Joseph Schildkraut) pretty much runs San Francisco and together with his gal "Flaxen" (Ann Dvorak) has quite a easy life - until, that is, cowboy "Duke" (John Wayne) arrives in town and takes a bit of a shine to the lady. He's just a touch too naive though for city…
The brawling, colorful story of the queen of hearts and the ace of gamblers... with a shock climax such as the screen has never known!
Duke Fergus falls for Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry in the Barbary Coast in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He loses money to crooked gambler Boss Tito Morell, goes home, learns to gamble, and returns. After he makes a fortune, he opens his own place with Flaxen as the entertainer; but the 1906 quake destroys his place.
Top Cast
John Wayne
Duke Fergus
Ann Dvorak
Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry
Joseph Schildkraut
Boss Tito Morell
William Frawley
Wolf Wylie
Virginia Grey
Rita Dane
Russell Hicks
Cyrus Danver, Owner San Francisco Star
Jack Norton
Byline Conners, Reporter San Francisco Star
Paul Fix
Calico Jim
Manart Kippen
Dr. Gorman
Eve Lynne
Martha, Morell's Secretary
Marc Lawrence
Joe Disko, Gambler
Butterfly McQueen
Beulah, Flaxen's Maid
Rex Lease
Collingswood
Hank Bell
Hank
Al Murphy
Horseshoe Brown
Eddie Acuff
Smokey, the Train Engineer (uncredited)
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What is Flame of Barbary Coast about?
Duke Fergus falls for Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry in the Barbary Coast in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He loses money to crooked gambler Boss Tito Morell, goes home, learns to gamble, and returns. After he makes a fortune, he opens his own place with Flaxen as the entertainer; but…
When was Flame of Barbary Coast released?
Flame of Barbary Coast was released in 1945.
What genres does Flame of Barbary Coast belong to?
Flame of Barbary Coast is categorised as Romance, Western.
Who stars in Flame of Barbary Coast?
The cast of Flame of Barbary Coast includes John Wayne, Ann Dvorak, Joseph Schildkraut, William Frawley, Virginia Grey.