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Barbary Coast Overview:

Barbary Coast (1935) was a Adventure - Drama Film directed by Howard Hawks and William Wyler (uncredited) and produced by Samuel Goldwyn.

SYNOPSIS

Hecht and MacArthur team with Hawks for a colorful story of a music hall performer and a saloon keeper at odds during San Francisco's bare-knuckle Gold Rush days.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

Academy Awards 1935 --- Ceremony Number 8 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best CinematographyRay JuneNominated
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Barbary Coast BlogHub Articles:

Barbary Coast (1936)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 3, 2019 From 4 Star Films

The production itself was fraught with some turbulence thanks to the contentious relationship between Miriam Hopkins and Edward G. Robinson. The latter actor was irritated how his costar was constantly trying to increase her part and keep him off balance with frequent dialogue changes. Regardless,... Read full article

Classic Films in Focus: BARBARY COAST (1935)

By Jennifer Garlen on Mar 30, 2016 From Virtual Virago

Howard Hawks made far better and more memorable films than the 1935 period drama, Barbary Coast, but the movie is worth watching for a number of reasons, not least of which is Edward G. Robinson with an earring. The title identifies the setting of this rather gritty picture as the wildest section of... Read full article

Classic Films in Focus: BARBARY COAST (1935)

By Jennifer Garlen on Mar 30, 2016 From Virtual Virago

Howard Hawks made far better and more memorable films than the 1935 period drama, Barbary Coast, but the movie is worth watching for a number of reasons, not least of which is Edward G. Robinson with an earring. The title identifies the setting of this rather gritty picture as the wildest section of... Read full article

Barbary Coast (1935)

By Cameron on Mar 3, 2014 From The Blonde At The Film

via: http://www.moviepostershop.com/the-barbary-coast-movie-poster-1935/CD0956 Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own Here’s a wild romp through seedy San Francisco amidst the violence and dreams of the gold rush! The title Barbary Coast  refers not to the northwest coast of Africa, bu... Read full article

Barbary Coast (1935)

By Cameron on Mar 3, 2014 From The Blonde At The Film

via: http://www.moviepostershop.com/the-barbary-coast-movie-poster-1935/CD0956 Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own Here’s a wild romp through seedy San Francisco amidst the violence and dreams of the gold rush! The title Barbary Coast  refers not to the northwest coast of Africa, bu... Read full article

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Barbary Coast Quotes:

No Quote for this film.