Way for a Sailor

"DAMES WERE THEIR WEAKNESS! -and how weak they were- but when these deep-sea Romeos loved 'em they stayed loved! They Thought They Had the Dames Under Control- Until They Meet One Who Knew All the Answers!"

1930

1h 25m

4.4(5 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

A devoted sailor jeopardizes his love life for love of the sea.

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Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

John Gilbert

Jack

Acting

Wallace Beery

Tripod

Writing

Jim Tully

Ginger

Acting

Leila Hyams

Joan

Acting

Polly Moran

Polly

Acting

Doris Lloyd

Flossy

Acting

Robert Adair

Seaman Collecting Pay

Acting

Alice Belcher

London Wharf Floozie

Acting

Daisy Belmore

Canadian Queen Passenger

Acting

Herbert Evans

Ship's Officer

Acting

John George

(uncredited)

Acting

Tiny Jones

Pub Customer

No Image

Acting

Sôjin Kamiyama

Singapore Brothel Proprietor

Acting

Lena Malena

Singapore Party Girl

Acting

Ray Milland

Ship's Officer

Acting

Toshia Mori

Singapore Party Girl

Acting

Pat Moriarity

Seaman

No Image

Acting

Desmond Roberts

Canadian Queen Captain

Acting

Leo White

Seaman

Acting

Harry Wilson

Navy Man in Brawl

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