Waterfront (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1928, Waterfront is a comedy and drama film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Waterfront is a 1928 silent film released with sound effects and music, produced and released by First National Pictures. The film was directed by William A. Seiter and starred Dorothy Mackaill and Jack Mulhall, then a popular duo under the First National banner.
Who’s in it. Waterfront stars Dorothy Mackaill as Peggy Ann Andrews, Jack Mulhall as Jack Dowling, James Bradbury Sr. as Peter Seastrom and Knute Erickson as Captain John Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Waterfront sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waterfront page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waterfront tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waterfront (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waterfront change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waterfront worth watching?
- Waterfront holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waterfront?
- Waterfront stars Dorothy Mackaill, Jack Mulhall, James Bradbury Sr., Knute Erickson and Ben Hendricks Jr..
- When was Waterfront released?
- Waterfront was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.