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I Cover the Waterfront

A journalist's quest for a scoop becomes a personal odyssey as he navigates a tangled web of relationships with the daughter of a notorious smuggler, blurring the lines between his professional and personal life.

In the film, a determined reporter named Joe Miller sets out to expose a fisherman named Eli Kirk, who he believes is smuggling Chinese immigrants into the country. Despite his efforts, Joe is unable to gather enough evidence to convince his editor. However, his luck changes when he encounters Kirk's daughter, Julie, who he catches swimming naked. As Joe tries to extract information from Julie, he finds himself drawn to her charm and beauty, which complicates his mission to uncover the truth about her father's activities.

Info about I Cover the Waterfront

Studio(s): Edward Small Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions

Originally Released: United States, May 19, 1933

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Romance, Crime