One Way Passage (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1932, One Way Passage is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tay Garnett, running about 68 minutes. “Their tickets took them to a heaven of love...but port was the gateway to hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A terminally ill woman and a debonair murderer facing execution meet and fall in love on a trans-Pacific crossing, each without knowing the other's secret.
Who’s in it. One Way Passage stars William Powell as Dan Hardesty, Kay Francis as Joan Ames, Aline MacMahon as Countess Barilhaus and Frank McHugh as Skippy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, One Way Passage has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Way Passage page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Way Passage tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Way Passage (1932)?
- In US, One Way Passage is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Way Passage worth watching?
- One Way Passage holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in One Way Passage?
- One Way Passage stars William Powell, Kay Francis, Aline MacMahon, Frank McHugh and Warren Hymer.
- When was One Way Passage released?
- One Way Passage was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.