Docks of New York (1945): Cast & Plot
Docks of New York is a 1945 adventure action film directed by Wallace Fox, starring Huntz Hall as Glimpy, Leo Gorcey and Patsy Moran. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Wallace Fox
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sam Katzman Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Docks of New York About?
The premise of Docks of New York without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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Docks of New York Themes & Keywords
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- b movie
- poverty row film
- low budget film
- double feature film
- damsel in distress
- deception
- cane sheaved knife
- held at gunpoint
- new york city
- fictional country
- pawnbroker
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- slang
- 1940s
- stock footage
- not part of the bowery boys series
- gang member
- gang leader
- death
- violence
- mcguffin
- false accusation
- interrogation
- police captain
- throne claimer
- intrigue
- tension
- cigarette smoking
- city in title
- grindhouse film
- murder
- remake
- independent film
Docks of New York Cast & Characters
Huntz Hall leads the cast as Glimpy, with Leo Gorcey as Muggs McGinnis and Patsy Moran as Mrs. McGinnis. Directed by Wallace Fox; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wallace Fox
- Huntz Hall as Glimpy
- Leo Gorcey as Muggs McGinnis
- Patsy Moran as Mrs. McGinnis
- Betty Blythe as Mrs. Darcy
Also Starring in Docks of New York
· 11 more- Cy Kendall Compeau
- Gloria Pope Saundra
- George Meeker Mallet
- Bernard Gorcey Kessel (uncredited)
- William Benedict Skinny
- Mende Koenig Sam (as Mendy Koenig)
- Carlyle Blackwell Jr. Marty
- Pierre Watkin Captain Jacobs
- Buddy Gorman Danny
- Joy Reese Millie
- Leo Borden Pete
More from Wallace Fox
More films directed by Wallace Fox: The Vigilante: Fighting Hero of the West, Pillow of Death, Mr. Muggs Rides Again and Block Busters.
Docks of New York Plot Summary
What happens in Docks of New York from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Glimpy and Muggs McGinnis stumble into a late-night mystery on New York’s poor East Side when a man is stabbed and his attacker rifles through the body. In the ensuing confusion, a jeweled necklace is found by the pair outside their tenement, drawing the attention of both the culprit and the police. As the boys trail the evidence, the assailant spots them and gives chase, but the pursuit is cut short by sirens, and they hurry back to safety.
Full summary
The whole story of Docks of New York, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Docks of New York?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which two East Side Kids first stumble onto the mystery in the film?
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Movies Like Docks of New York
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rumble on the Docks, Gangs of New York and East Side Kids.
Docks of New York FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Docks of New York, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Docks of New York?
Docks of New York runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was Docks of New York released?
Docks of New York was released on February 24, 1945.
Who directed Docks of New York?
Docks of New York was directed by Wallace Fox.
More films by Wallace Fox Who is in the cast of Docks of New York?
Docks of New York stars Huntz Hall as Glimpy, Leo Gorcey as Muggs McGinnis and Patsy Moran as Mrs. McGinnis, among 15 credited actors.
Does Docks of New York have a post-credit scene?
No. Docks of New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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