Flame of the Barbary Coast (1945)

Director

• Joseph Kane

Starring

• John Wayne
• Ann Dvorak
• Joseph Schildkraut
• William Frawley
• Virginia Grey

Last On

14:55-16:45 Thu 25th Mar 2021 115m
Film4

Synopsis

This earthquake adventure isn't a patch on MGM's epic San Francisco, but it was a big picture for Republic and it was trumpeted as the studio's "tenth anniversary production". John Wayne excels himself as cattleman Duke Fergus, competing with slimy Joseph Schildkraut for the attentions of showgirl Ann Dvorak. The low budget is evident in the ropey old stock shots and inadequate sets, though the production received Oscar nominations for its sound and score. At least, Wayne is suitably rugged and there's plenty of knockabout action.