The Docks of New York

The Docks of New York 1928 is a 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.

The next morning Bill must go back to sea. Mae is disappointed, but he says he was just having a good time. He also says he couldnt be serious about staying with her and fulfilling his marriage vows because his job keeps him at sea.Bills ship sets out, but before it leaves the city harbor, events help him to decide...he must not leave her. Swimming ashore, he goes to the tavern and asks Where is my Wife?. One patron directs him to the local Night Court. She had been accused of stealing the clothes that he had actually stolen for her. The judge sentences her todays in jail, then Bill speaks up and says that he had stolen the clothes. The irritated judge gives him 60 days for theft. Bill says he will do the time for her as he is led away, she pledges to wait forever for him. ........

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