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The Docks of New York

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 ;licence however 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.

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Cast & Crew See All

George Bancroft
Bill Roberts
Betty Compson
Mae Roberts
Olga Baclanova
Lou -- Wife of Andy

Awards

  • 1930 - Kinema Junpo Award - Best Foreign Language Film - winner
  • 1999 - National Film Registry - - winner
  • 2018 - Special Award - Best Rediscoveries - winner
  • 1928 - Photoplay Award - Best Pictures of the Month (November) - winner

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