Old San Francisco (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1927, Old San Francisco is a drama, romance and history film directed by Alan Crosland, running about 88 minutes. “A Romance of the Days When 'Frisco Was the Paris of America!---The Barbary Coast!---The Fire of 1906!---Massive!---Unprecedented” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In San Francisco, a villainous landowner with underworld connections seeks to steal the property of an old Spanish family.
Who’s in it. Old San Francisco stars Dolores Costello as Dolores Vasquez, Josef Swickard as Don Hernandez de Vasquez, Anders Randolf as Michael Brandon and Charles Emmett Mack as Terrence O'Shaughnessy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Old San Francisco has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Old San Francisco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old San Francisco tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old San Francisco (1927)?
- In US, Old San Francisco is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Old San Francisco worth watching?
- Old San Francisco holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Old San Francisco?
- Old San Francisco stars Dolores Costello, Josef Swickard, Anders Randolf, Charles Emmett Mack and Warner Oland.
- When was Old San Francisco released?
- Old San Francisco was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.