Frisco Waterfront (1935)
From the Docks to Dictator of a Great State Empire!
As California gubernatorial candidate Burton is about to cast his vote a truck crashes into the polling booth, critically injuring him and his opponent. A flashback traces his career from unemployed veteran to dockworker to lawyer. A side thread traces his tortured relationship with his wife.
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Ben LyonGlenn Burton
Helen TwelvetreesAlice
Rod La RocqueDan Elliott
Russell HoptonEddie
James BurkeCorrigan
Henry KolkerDistrict Attorney
Purnell PrattDr. Stevens
Barbara PepperThe Blonde Stranger
Lee ShumwayForemanNorman HoustonJohnsonJohn MackJurorKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityCandidate · Dock WorkerDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference302866 · 328407Actor preference159697 · 330251 · 197058
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Frequently asked questions about Frisco Waterfront
What is Frisco Waterfront about?
As California gubernatorial candidate Burton is about to cast his vote a truck crashes into the polling booth, critically injuring him and his opponent. A flashback traces his career from unemployed veteran to dockworker to lawyer. A side thread traces his tortured relationship with his wife.
How long is Frisco Waterfront?
Frisco Waterfront has a runtime of 53 minutes.