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One Way Passage
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One Way Passage

1932-10-04 · 68 min · ★ 7.3

Romance · Drama

A terminally ill woman and a debonair murderer facing execution meet and fall in love on a trans-Pacific crossing, each without knowing the other's secret.

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Directors
Tay Garnett
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 350,000
Revenue
USD 1,108,000

Top Cast

William PowellWilliam PowellDan Hardesty
Kay FrancisKay FrancisJoan Ames
Aline MacMahonAline MacMahonCountess Barilhaus
Frank McHughFrank McHughSkippy
Warren HymerWarren HymerSgt. Steve Burke
Frederick BurtonThe Doctor
Glen CavenderGlen CavenderFrench Bartender (uncredited)
Mike DonlinMike DonlinHong Kong Bartender (uncredited)
Stanley FieldsStanley FieldsFreighter Captain (uncredited)
Willie FungWillie FungHong Kong Curio Dealer (uncredited)
Al Ernest GarciaAl Ernest GarciaHonolulu Cigar Store Proprietor (uncredited)
Douglas GerrardDouglas GerrardSir Harold (uncredited)
Ruth HallRuth HallFriend of Joan's (uncredited)
William HalliganWilliam HalliganAgua Caliente Bartender (uncredited)
Mel KalishSinger, 'If I Had My Way' (uncredited)
Roscoe KarnsRoscoe KarnsS.S. Maloa Bartender (uncredited)
Allan LaneAllan LaneFriend of Joan's (uncredited)
Herbert MundinHerbert MundinS.S. Maloa Steward (uncredited)
Dewey RobinsonDewey RobinsonHonolulu Bartender (uncredited)
Harry SeymourShip's Officer (uncredited)

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