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Frisco Waterfront
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Frisco Waterfront

1935-12-03 · 53 min · ★ 9.0

Drama

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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Directors
Arthur Lubin, Joseph Santley
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben LyonBen LyonGlenn Burton
Helen TwelvetreesHelen TwelvetreesAlice
Rod La RocqueRod La RocqueDan Elliott
Russell HoptonRussell HoptonEddie
James BurkeJames BurkeCorrigan
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerDistrict Attorney
Purnell PrattPurnell PrattDr. Stevens
Barbara PepperBarbara PepperThe Blonde Stranger
Lee ShumwayLee ShumwayForeman
Norman HoustonJohnson
John MackJuror

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