Barbary Coast
"Love was a gamble she couldn't afford to lose."
Originally released in 1935. Barbary Coast is a romance/western film. directed by Howard Hawks.
Starring Miriam Hopkins, Edward G. Robinson, and Joel McCrea
Synopsis
Mary Rutledge arrives from the east, finds her fiancé dead, and goes to work at the roulette wheel of Luis Chamalis' Bella Donna, a rowdy gambling house in San Francisco in the 1850s. She falls in love with miner Jim Carmichael and takes his gold dust at the wheel. She goes after him, Chamalis goes after her with intent to harm Carmichael.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Miriam Hopkins
as Mary 'Swan' Rutledge
Edward G. Robinson
as Luis Chamalis
Joel McCrea
as Jim Carmichael
Walter Brennan
as Old Atrocity
Frank Craven
as Col. Marcus Aurelius Cobb
Brian Donlevy
as Knuckles Jacoby
Clyde Cook
as Oakie
Harry Carey
as Jed Slocum
Matt McHugh
as Broncho
Donald Meek
as Sawbuck McTavish
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbary Coast about?
Mary Rutledge arrives from the east, finds her fiancé dead, and goes to work at the roulette wheel of Luis Chamalis' Bella Donna, a rowdy gambling house in San Francisco in the 1850s. She falls in...
Who directed Barbary Coast?
Barbary Coast was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is Barbary Coast?
Barbary Coast has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Barbary Coast released?
Barbary Coast was released on October 13, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Barbary Coast?
The main cast of Barbary Coast includes Miriam Hopkins, Edward G. Robinson, Joel McCrea, Walter Brennan, Frank Craven.