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Girl of the Port (1930)

"Rousing rough-and-ready drama of a wise-cracking show girl in the port that God forgot!"

5.719301h 9mEN
RomanceDrama

Directed by Bert Glennon

Rating

5.7/10

Runtime

1h 9m

Language

EN

Release

February 2, 1930

Director

Bert Glennon

Overview

Josie, a New York showgirl with a mind of her own and a heart of gold, finds herself stranded on the island of Fiji. While seeking a way home she is befriended by a local man who gets her a job working as a barmaid at The Bamboo Bar. There she meets an alcoholic World War I veteran who is haunted by...

Cast

Sally O'Neil

Sally O'Neil

Josie

Reginald Sharland

Reginald Sharland

Jim

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

McEwen

Duke Kahanamoku

Duke Kahanamoku

Kalita

Donald MacKenzie

Donald MacKenzie

MacDougal

Renée Macready

Renée Macready

Enid

Arthur Clayton

Arthur Clayton

Burke

Gerald Barry

Gerald Barry

Cruce

Barrie O'Daniels

Barrie O'Daniels

Blair

John Webb Dillion

John Webb Dillion

Cole

William P. Burt

William P. Burt

Toady

Hugh Crumplin

Hugh Crumplin

Wade

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Girl of the Port (1930), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Josie, a New York showgirl with a mind of her own and a heart of gold, finds herself stranded on the island of Fiji. While seeking a way home she is befriended by a local man who gets her a job working as a barmaid at The Bamboo Bar. There she meets an alcoholic World War I veteran who is haunted by his wartime experiences and has an irrational fear of fire. Under her concerned care, he begins to recover and they fall in love. But then her jealous self-appointed boyfriend forces the veteran to participate in a traditional Fijian fire-walking ritual. To overcome his terror he must walk across 20 feet of burning coals and fight his rival to reach Josie's loving arms.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Girl of the Port. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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