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Hell Harbor

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  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
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John Holland and Lupe Velez in Hell Harbor (1930)
AdventureDramaRomance
Lovely Anita dreams of escaping the monotony of her island home and sailing to bustling Havana. But when her abusive father promises her to the greasy local merchant, Anita does everything i... Read allLovely Anita dreams of escaping the monotony of her island home and sailing to bustling Havana. But when her abusive father promises her to the greasy local merchant, Anita does everything in her power to make her dream a reality.Lovely Anita dreams of escaping the monotony of her island home and sailing to bustling Havana. But when her abusive father promises her to the greasy local merchant, Anita does everything in her power to make her dream a reality.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
221
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Henry King
  • Writers
    • Frédérique De Grésac(adapted by)
    • Rida Johnson Young(novel "Out of the Night")
    • Clarke Silvernail(dialogue & screen play)
  • Stars
    • Lupe Velez
    • Jean Hersholt
    • John Holland
  • Director
    • Henry King
  • Writers
    • Frédérique De Grésac(adapted by)
    • Rida Johnson Young(novel "Out of the Night")
    • Clarke Silvernail(dialogue & screen play)
  • Stars
    • Lupe Velez
    • Jean Hersholt
    • John Holland
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 11User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Jean Hersholt in Hell Harbor (1930)
    Lupe Velez in Hell Harbor (1930)

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    Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez
    • Anita Morgan
    Jean Hersholt
    Jean Hersholt
    • Joseph Horngold
    John Holland
    John Holland
    • Bob Wade
    Gibson Gowland
    Gibson Gowland
    • Henry Morgan
    Harry Allen
    • Peg Leg
    Al St. John
    Al St. John
    • Bunion
    Paul E. Burns
    Paul E. Burns
    • Blinky
    • (as Paul Burns)
    George Bookasta
    • Spotty
    Ulysses Williams
    • Nemo
    Sextetto Habanero
    • Musicians
    • (uncredited)
    Ruth Hall
    Ruth Hall
    • Dance Hall Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Rondo Hatton
    Rondo Hatton
    • Dance Hall Bouncer
    • (uncredited)
    Rova Maris
    • Black Woman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry King
    • Writers
      • Frédérique De Grésac(adapted by)
      • Rida Johnson Young(novel "Out of the Night")
      • Clarke Silvernail(dialogue & screen play)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Rondo Hatton. NOTE: He was working as a reporter in Tampa, FL, and assigned to report on a film company working in Rocky Point. Director Henry King noticed Hatton's distinctive appearance and persuaded him to appear in the film. King also advised him to quit the newspaper and move to Hollywood, which he did.
    • Quotes

      Bob Wade: Bring her out to the wind. All hands on deck We're going to Hell - Harbor!

    • Alternate versions
      A shortened re-release version was cut down to 64 minutes from the original 93 minutes. This version reportedly still exists.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Black Coin (1936)
    • Soundtracks
      Caribbean Love Song

    User reviews11

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    Velez best role in one of the best
    I want to thank the reviewer who called it sleazy and fascinating. That's exactly what I want to hear and what I call a great review! Spare me the psychoanalysis people and tell me the brass tacks like he did, ok?

    So I therefore watched it based on the word 'sleazy', and what do ya know? Heck, this movie is one of sleaziest ever, so hot, not a dull moment from beginning to end.

    Simply one of the greatest ever made!!
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    • Sep 25, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 1930 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Henry King's Hell Harbor
    • Filming locations
      • Rocky Point, Tampa, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Inspiration Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.20 : 1

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