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Flame of Barbary Coast (1945)

"The brawling, colorful story of the queen of hearts and the ace of gamblers... with a shock climax such as the screen has never known!"

5.319451h 31mEN
RomanceWestern

Directed by Joseph Kane

Rating

5.3/10

Runtime

1h 31m

Language

EN

Release

May 28, 1945

Director

Joseph Kane

Official Trailer

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Overview

Duke Fergus falls for Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry in the Barbary Coast in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He loses money to crooked gambler Boss Tito Morell, goes home, learns to gamble, and returns. After he makes a fortune, he opens his own place with Flaxen as the entertainer; but the 1906 quake destro...

Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

Duke Fergus

Ann Dvorak

Ann Dvorak

Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry

Joseph Schildkraut

Joseph Schildkraut

Boss Tito Morell

William Frawley

William Frawley

Wolf Wylie

Virginia Grey

Virginia Grey

Rita Dane

Russell Hicks

Russell Hicks

Cyrus Danver, Owner San Francisco Star

Jack Norton

Jack Norton

Byline Conners, Reporter San Francisco Star

Paul Fix

Paul Fix

Calico Jim

Manart Kippen

Manart Kippen

Dr. Gorman

Eve Lynne

Eve Lynne

Martha, Morell's Secretary

Marc Lawrence

Marc Lawrence

Joe Disko, Gambler

Butterfly McQueen

Butterfly McQueen

Beulah, Flaxen's Maid

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Flame of Barbary Coast (1945), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Duke Fergus falls for Ann 'Flaxen' Tarry in the Barbary Coast in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He loses money to crooked gambler Boss Tito Morell, goes home, learns to gamble, and returns. After he makes a fortune, he opens his own place with Flaxen as the entertainer; but the 1906 quake destroys his place.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Flame of Barbary Coast. 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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