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Romantic drama

The Docks of New York (1928): Cast

The Docks of New York (1928) movie poster

The Docks of New York is a 1928 romantic drama directed by Josef von Sternberg, starring George Irving as Night Court Judge (uncredited), George Bancroft and Richard Alexander. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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The Docks of New York (1928) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Docks of New York About?

The premise of The Docks of New York without spoilers.

A blue-collar worker on New York’s depressed waterfront finds his life changed after he saves a woman attempting suicide.

The Docks of New York Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • national film registry
  • new york city
  • suicidal
  • seaman
  • night court
  • attempted suicide
  • coal stoker
  • city in title
  • infidelity
  • deception
  • pre code film
  • slang
+38 more
  • barfly
  • bartender
  • cigarette smoking
  • police officer
  • saloon
  • rescued from drowning
  • port
  • theft
  • stealing clothes
  • marriage
  • redemption
  • player piano
  • impromptu
  • wedding
  • parson
  • new beginning
  • new start
  • judge
  • quitting a job
  • sewing
  • lighting a cigarette
  • nightstand
  • wedding ring
  • threading a needle
  • low self esteem
  • heart of gold
  • kindness
  • mobster
  • pocket
  • overboard
  • barge
  • foreman
  • brawl
  • jealousy
  • pawnshop
  • stoker
  • waterfront
  • coal
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Cast & crew

The Docks of New York Cast & Characters

George Irving leads the cast as Night Court Judge (uncredited), with George Bancroft as Bill Roberts and Richard Alexander as Lou's Sweetheart (uncredited). Directed by Josef von Sternberg; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Docks of New York

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From the director

More from Josef von Sternberg

More films directed by Josef von Sternberg, best-rated first: The Blue Angel, Shanghai Express, Jet Pilot and Anatahan.

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Videos

The Docks of New York Videos

3 videos: 2 clips and 1 featurette.

The Docks of New York (1928) by Josef von Sternberg
  • Clip The Docks of New York (von Sternberg, 1928) — 1080p
  • Featurette The Docks of New York (1928) | [4k Remaster] [Silent Film]
Details

The Docks of New York Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Die Docks von New York” and “Docas de Nova York”.

Also known as
  • Die Docks von New York
  • Docas de Nova York
  • Los muelles de Nueva York
  • 뉴욕의 선창
  • I dannati dell'oceano
  • Les Damnés de l'océan
  • 纽约船坞
  • Пристани Нью-Йорка
  • Пристані Нью-Йорка
  • 紐育の波止場
  • Życie zaczyna się jutro
  • En natt i hamn

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FAQ

The Docks of New York FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Docks of New York, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Docks of New York?

The Docks of New York runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was The Docks of New York released?

The Docks of New York was released on September 16, 1928.

Who directed The Docks of New York?

The Docks of New York was directed by Josef von Sternberg.

More films by Josef von Sternberg

Who is in the cast of The Docks of New York?

The Docks of New York stars George Irving as Night Court Judge (uncredited), George Bancroft as Bill Roberts and Richard Alexander as Lou's Sweetheart (uncredited), among 14 credited actors.

Does The Docks of New York have a post-credit scene?

No. The Docks of New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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