Directed by:
Howard HawksScreenplay:
James Kevin McGuinnessCinematography:
L. William O'ConnellCast:
Victor McLaglen, Robert Armstrong, Louise Brooks, Maria Alba, Francis McDonald, William Demarest, Leila Hyams, Myrna Loy, Henry Armetta, Gladys Brockwell (more)Plots(1)
This light comedy has Sailor Spike Madden (McLaglen) discovering that he has competition for his girl friend in various ports of call. He finally overtakes his rival, Salami (Armstrong), another sailor, and after a fight they become fast friends. Madden meets Marie (Brooks), a very attractive little gold digger, and falls head over heels in love. Salami finds out the sad truth about Marie and has to make the decision whether or not to tell his friend, Madden. This was the Brooks performance that convinced G. W. Pabst to cast her in Pandora's Box (1928). (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Victor McLaglen
UK
Best movies:
The Informer (1935)
Dishonored (1931)
The Quiet Man (1952)
Robert Armstrong
USA
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King Kong (1933)
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Louise Brooks
USA
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Maria Alba
Spain
Francis McDonald
USA
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William Demarest
USA
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Leila Hyams
USA
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Myrna Loy
USA
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Henry Armetta
Italy
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Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943)
Gladys Brockwell
USA
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Sally Rand
USA
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Natalie Kingston
USA
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Clarence Wilson
USA
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Michael Visaroff
Russian Empire
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