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I Cover the Waterfront
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I Cover the Waterfront

1933-05-19 · 75 min · ★ 5.1

Drama · Romance

An investigative reporter romances a suspected smuggler's daughter.

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Directors
James Cruze
Production companies
Edward Small Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions, Reliance Pictures, United Artists, Astor Pictures Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben LyonBen LyonH. Joseph 'Joe' Miller
Claudette ColbertClaudette ColbertJulie Kirk
Ernest TorrenceErnest TorrenceEli Kirk (Julie's father)
Hobart CavanaughHobart CavanaughOne Punch McCoy
Maurice BlackMaurice BlackOrtegus
Purnell PrattPurnell PrattJohn Phelps
Harry BeresfordHarry BeresfordOld Chris
Wilfred LucasWilfred LucasRandall
Claudia ColemanClaudia ColemanMother Morgan
Lillian HarmerLillian HarmerGossip with Telescope
George HumbertGeorge HumbertTony Silva
Rosita MarstiniRosita MarstiniMrs. Silva
Al HillAl Hill
Lee PhelpsLee Phelps

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