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Murder on the Waterfront

  • 1943
  • Approved
  • 51m
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5.2/10
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Warren Douglas and Joan Winfield in Murder on the Waterfront (1943)
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Joey Davis has just been married to Gloria, but before they can have their wedding night, he's called into service in the Navy. He smuggles his new bride into the camp. The camp is under hea... Read allJoey Davis has just been married to Gloria, but before they can have their wedding night, he's called into service in the Navy. He smuggles his new bride into the camp. The camp is under heavy security because the Navy has obtained a new top secret kind of thermostat (and the for... Read allJoey Davis has just been married to Gloria, but before they can have their wedding night, he's called into service in the Navy. He smuggles his new bride into the camp. The camp is under heavy security because the Navy has obtained a new top secret kind of thermostat (and the formula necessary to make it work), which will keep weaponry dry. There is a murder--someone ... Read all

  • Director
    • B. Reeves Eason
  • Writers
    • Ralph Spencer Zink
    • Robert E. Kent
  • Stars
    • Warren Douglas
    • Joan Winfield
    • John Loder
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    81
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    • Director
      • B. Reeves Eason
    • Writers
      • Ralph Spencer Zink
      • Robert E. Kent
    • Stars
      • Warren Douglas
      • Joan Winfield
      • John Loder
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Warren Douglas
    Warren Douglas
    • Joey Davis
    Joan Winfield
    Joan Winfield
    • Gloria Davis
    John Loder
    John Loder
    • Lt. Cmdr. Holbrook
    Ruth Ford
    Ruth Ford
    • Lana Shane
    Bill Crago
    • Lt. Dawson
    Bill Kennedy
    Bill Kennedy
    • First Officer Barnes
    William B. Davidson
    William B. Davidson
    • Capt. David Towne
    Don Costello
    Don Costello
    • Gordon Shane - 'The Great Rajah'
    James Flavin
    James Flavin
    • Cmdr. George Kalin
    Steve Clemente
    Steve Clemente
    • 'The Great Rajah' throwing knives
    Lynn Baggett
    Lynn Baggett
    • Backstage Chorus Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Don Brodie
    Don Brodie
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    John Cason
    John Cason
    • Sailor Greeting Bus
    • (uncredited)
    Eleanor Counts
    • Singer: "I'd Love to Take Orders from You" in Show
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Dew
    Eddie Dew
    • Marine
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Edwards
    Bill Edwards
    • Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Ross Ford
    Ross Ford
    • Second Sentry
    • (uncredited)
    William Hopper
    William Hopper
    • First Sentry
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • B. Reeves Eason
    • Writers
      • Ralph Spencer Zink
      • Robert E. Kent
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    10NativeTexan

    Good "C" picture from the Golden Age

    Fans of the old "B" "C" and even "D" movies (yes, they made them back then) will enjoy this movie. It was like the television of its day: under an hour and a learning experience for cast and crew. It's fun to see people who later became very well known in early screen roles. This is important history, and of a type that will never be seen again.
    3JohnSeal

    49 minutes, and still too long

    Yes, even at 49 minutes, this leaden Warners programmer feels padded. The Nazis are out to steal some top secret thermostats (how exciting is that?) and it's up to Warren Douglas, John Loder and company to put the kibosh on their nefarious plot. There's an absurd song and dance sequence featuring possibly the worst dance troupe ever seen on film and an outrageous performance by Don Costello as 'The Great Rajah', a seedy huckster trying to pass himself off as a Hindu mystic. Filmed on what appears to be three sets on the backlot, this is unsatisfying fare that is barely--VERY barely--a few steps above a Monogram or PRC production, and much less fun. Where's Bela Lugosi when you need him?

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    • Trivia
      The play opened in New York City, New York, USA, on 1 May 1937 but had only 17 performances. The opening night cast included Don Dillaway and Philip Ober.
    • Connections
      Version of The Invisible Menace (1938)
    • Soundtracks
      I'd Love to Take Orders from You
      (1935) (uncredited)

      Music by Harry Warren

      Lyrics by Al Dubin

      Sung by Eleanor Counts in the show, amid dancing chorus girls

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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Navy Gets Rough
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      51 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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