This is a beautiful example of the film-makers craft. Josef von Sternberg and Harold Rosson have created a thing of aesthetic beauty coupled with an interesting - if not especially deep - character study of two people George Bancroft ("Bill") and Betty Compson ("Mae)". The camera loves both of them - and interestingly for the late 1920s, it is not shy in illustrating the beauty of the male physique as well as the…
Top Cast
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)
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FAQ about The Docks of New York
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.
When was The Docks of New York released?
The Docks of New York was released in 1928.
What genres does The Docks of New York belong to?
The Docks of New York is categorised as Drama, Romance.
Who stars in The Docks of New York?
The cast of The Docks of New York includes George Bancroft, Betty Compson, Olga Baclanova, Clyde Cook, Mitchell Lewis.