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Waterfront Lady (1935): cast, story & where to watch

1935 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1935, Waterfront Lady is a drama and crime film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 70 minutes. “Featuring...ANN RUTHERFORD...HOLLYWOOD'S NEW GLAMOROUS STAR” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When a young man is befriended by a gambling ship operator and made a partner in the business, he becomes involved in a police manhunt after he covers up a murder committed by his new partner.

Who’s in it. Waterfront Lady stars Ann Rutherford as Joan O'Brien, Frank Albertson as Ronny Hillyer aka Bill, J. Farrell MacDonald as Capt. O'Brien and Barbara Pepper as Gloria Vance, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Waterfront Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waterfront Lady page.

If you liked it. Fans of Waterfront Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Waterfront Lady (1935)?
In US, Waterfront Lady is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Waterfront Lady worth watching?
Waterfront Lady holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Waterfront Lady?
Waterfront Lady stars Ann Rutherford, Frank Albertson, J. Farrell MacDonald, Barbara Pepper and Charles C. Wilson.
When was Waterfront Lady released?
Waterfront Lady was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.