The Docks of New York (1928)

Directed by Josef von Sternberg · Cinematography by Harold Rosson

76 min61 frames

DramaRomance

A blue-collar worker on New York's depressed waterfront finds his life changed after he saves a woman attempting suicide.

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The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A man and woman face each other in a wooden paneled room. The man grips the woman's shoulders…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A dimly lit indoor space features a man in a leather coat facing a woman. The woman gazes at the…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: establishing — The Brooklyn Bridge spans across the river on a foggy overcast day. A small boat rests near…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A dimly lit wooden cabin interior with a large ship steering wheel behind the men. A muscular…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: closeup — A close up view of piano keys set against a dark background. Light illuminates the texture of…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A dark space looks into a brightly lit room featuring a brick wall. A man carries an unconscious…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A man stands on a metallic surface in an industrial environment filled with smoke. He keeps one…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A dark indoor hallway with a woman standing in the foreground, clutching her hands. A man in a…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A dark, smoke-filled industrial space features laborers working beneath an overhead metal grate.…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A dark interior space with minimal architectural detail visible in the low light. Two men stand…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A dark, wood-paneled maritime establishment features a large ships wheel and hanging netting. A…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A crowded maritime-themed pub interior features a large wooden ship wheel as decor. People in…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A dark industrial space filled with heavy chains and mechanical equipment. Two men perform labor…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: medium — A dark, dimly lit room contains a man standing near a glowing lamp. The man wears formal 1920s…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: wide — A dark apartment room features cracked walls and a person lying on the floor. A uniformed man…The Docks of New York (1928) movie still: wide — An interior courtroom features rows of wooden benches occupied by several people from behind. A…

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