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Frisco Waterfront (1935)

Movie ★ 9.0 53 min

Drama

As California gubernatorial candidate Burton is about to cast his vote a truck crashes into the polling booth, critically injuring him and his opponent. A flashback traces his career from unemployed veteran to dockworker to lawyer. A side thread traces his tortured relationship with his wife.

Norman Houston Writer Arthur Lubin Director Joseph Santley Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 3, 1935
Runtime
53 min
IMDb
tt0026386
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Cast

Ben Lyon Ben Lyon Glenn Burton Helen Twelvetrees Helen Twelvetrees Alice Rod La Rocque Rod La Rocque Dan Elliott Russell Hopton Russell Hopton Eddie James Burke James Burke Corrigan Henry Kolker Henry Kolker District Attorney Purnell Pratt Purnell Pratt Dr. Stevens Barbara Pepper Barbara Pepper The Blonde Stranger Lee Shumway Lee Shumway Foreman Norman Houston Johnson John Mack Juror

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Frequently asked questions

What is Frisco Waterfront about?
As California gubernatorial candidate Burton is about to cast his vote a truck crashes into the polling booth, critically injuring him and his opponent. A flashback traces his career from unemployed veteran to dockworker to lawyer. A side thread traces his tortured relationship with his wife.
Who directed Frisco Waterfront?
Frisco Waterfront was directed by Arthur Lubin, Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Frisco Waterfront?
Frisco Waterfront stars Ben Lyon, Helen Twelvetrees, Rod La Rocque, Russell Hopton.
When was Frisco Waterfront released?
Frisco Waterfront is a 1935 drama film.
Where can I watch Frisco Waterfront?
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