The Docks of New York

The Docks of New York is a 1928 silent drama film directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring George Bancroft, Betty Compson and Baclanova. The movie was adapted by Jules Furthman from the John Monk Saunders story "The Dock Walloper". The story involves an incredibly strong ship stoker name Bill and the beautiful woman named Mae whom he saves from drowning. She was attempting suicide as she had no money, clothes and felt remorse about her life of prostitution. They get "married" the same night they meet but Bill promises Harry that he'll have it the next morning. The next morning Bill... must go back to sea. She is upset about this as he was "just having a good time" and wasn't serious. She is later accused of stealing clothes from a store . He decides to return and stay for her and takes the sixty-day punishment. The New York Times gave The Docks of New York a positive review, however, they noted some minor goofs and a preposterous ending.
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