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I Cover the Waterfront is a 1933 American Pre-Code romantic drama film directed by James Cruze and starring Ben Lyon, Claudette Colbert, Ernest Torrence, and Hobart Cavanaugh.
Based on the book of the same name by Max Miller, the film is about a reporter who investigates a waterfront smuggling operation, and becomes romantically involved with the daughter of the man he is investigating.
Original Release
05/19/1933
US Release
05/19/1933
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ben Lyon | H. Joseph 'Joe' Miller |
| Claudette Colbert | Julie Kirk |
| Ernest Torrence | Eli Kirk / Eli Kirk (Julie's father) |
| Hobart Cavanaugh | One Punch McCoy |
| Maurice Black | Ortegus |
| Purnell Pratt | John Phelps |
| Harry Beresford | Old Chris |
| Wilfred Lucas | Randall |
| Claudia Coleman | Mother Morgan |
| Lillian Harmer | Gossip with Telescope |
Directors
Writers
Max Miller, Wells Root, Jack Jevne
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ben Lyon | H. Joseph 'Joe' Miller |
| Claudette Colbert | Julie Kirk |
| Ernest Torrence | Eli Kirk / Eli Kirk (Julie's father) |
| Hobart Cavanaugh | One Punch McCoy |
| Maurice Black | Ortegus |
| Purnell Pratt | John Phelps |
| Harry Beresford | Old Chris |
| Wilfred Lucas | Randall |
| Claudia Coleman | Mother Morgan |
| Lillian Harmer | Gossip with Telescope |
| Al Hill | Sailor |
| George Humbert | Tony Silva |
| Rosita Marstini | Mrs. Silva |
| Lee Phelps | Reporter |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Edward Small | Producer |
