In Josef von Sternberg’s impressive silent film, Docks of New York, written by Jules Furthman, George Bancroft, a burly ship stoker, marries a woman and then fall in love with a woman he has saved from attempted suicide.
Gaylord Carter’s organ score contributes to the film’s impact.
Cast:
Olga Baclanova…. Lou
George Bancroft (I)…. Bill Roberts
Betty Compson…. Sadie
Clyde Cook (I)…. “Sugar” Steve
May Foster…. Mrs. Crimp
Mitchell Lewis…. Third Engineer
Guy Oliver…. The Crimp
Lillian Worth…. Steve’s Girl
Gustav von Seyffertitz…. “Hymn Book” Harry
Black and White
Silent
