I Cover the Waterfront

"She Married Him for BETTER or for WORSE...MOSTLY WORSE!"

May 19 1933 Approved 1h 20m
Drama, Romance

An investigative reporter romances a suspected smuggler's daughter.

Plot

Reporter Joe Miller is sure that fisherman Eli Kirk smuggles illegal Chinese immigrants into the country, but can't obtain enough evidence to satisfy his editor. Chance plays into his hands in the lovely form of Kirk's daughter, Julie, whom he catches swimming in the nude and pumps for information. But she's fiercely loyal to her dad, and may be too attractive for Joe's own good. Racy pre-Code sexual situations.

Written by

Max Miller, Wells Root, Jack Jevne

Directed by

James Cruze

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Edward Small Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
818
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA