San Francisco Docks (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, San Francisco Docks is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 66 minutes. “THE SURPRISE SCREEN THRILL OF THE YEARS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Longshoreman Johnny Barnes is in love with Kitty Tracy, barmaid at her father's waterfront saloon, and he beats up Cassidy, a crooked politician who has been annoying her. Cassidy is murdered that night and Johnny is jailed for the crime. Kitty, her father Andy Tracy, and waterfront-priest Father Cameron believe Johnny is innocent but all evidence points to his guilt.
Who’s in it. San Francisco Docks stars Burgess Meredith as Johnny Barnes, Irene Hervey as Kitty Tracy, Barry Fitzgerald as The Icky and Raymond Walburn as Adm. Andy Tracy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, San Francisco Docks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch San Francisco Docks page.
If you liked it. Fans of San Francisco Docks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch San Francisco Docks (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for San Francisco Docks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is San Francisco Docks worth watching?
- San Francisco Docks holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in San Francisco Docks?
- San Francisco Docks stars Burgess Meredith, Irene Hervey, Barry Fitzgerald, Raymond Walburn and Robert Armstrong.
- When was San Francisco Docks released?
- San Francisco Docks was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.