The Docks of New York is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring George Bancroft, Betty Compson and Olga Baclanova. The movie was adapted by Jules Furthman from the John Monk Saunders story The Dock Walloper.
Synopsis – Bill Roberts works as a stoker on a coal-red barge. It’s dirty, hard work and the men have to put up with a foreman, Andy, who seems to enjoy making their life miserable. When finally off the ship, Bill sees a young woman struggling in the water – apparently trying to commit suicide. He takes her to the Sandbar saloon, the sailors’ hangout. The girl is Mae and Bill takes a shine to her but so does Andy. One thing leads to another and Bill asks her to marry him then and there. They don’t have a marriage license and despite Bill promising to get one first thing the morning he decides to leave her behind. When she gets into trouble however, Bill steps in.
Doors and bar open at 11am offering tea, coffee, snacks and refreshments. Movie screens at 12 noon. Tickets $15 and free for kids 13 and under. No need to book, get your ticket at the door.
Movie duration – 76 minutes.