Probably as good as you are going to get in a film. Director Josef Von Sternberg a filmmaker who struggled in the Hollywood systems always struggled with his artistic intentions and the commercial considerations of the studio. The Docks of New York is a rare example of both of these objectives being fulfilled for a change.
The story such that it is, is about lowlifes along the waterfront in NYC. The screenplay was written by Jules Furthman who had a long career in Hollywood. Furthman is mostly remembered for working with Howard Hawks.
The director Josef Von Sternberg was probably as close to an artist as Hollywood would put up with. Von Sternberg was considered a difficult individual to deal with and his abrasive personality and lack of commercial success affected his career.
This is one of Von Sternberg's best films, with great photography and lots of atmosphere. Highly recommended
76 minutes.
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