Acting
Gable's reluctant softening is masterclass stuff.
Writing
Banter so sharp you'll need stitches.
Production
San Francisco docks practically smell of fish.
Director
Victor Fleming
Clark Gable
Harry Patterson
Greer Garson
Emily Sears
Joan Blondell
Helen Melohn
Thomas Mitchell
Mudgin
Tom Tully
Gus
John Qualen
Model T
Richard Haydn
Limo
Lina Romay
Maria
Philip Merivale
Old Ramon Estado
Harry Davenport
Dr. Ashton
Morris Ankrum
Mr. Ludlow - Farmer (uncredited)
Barbara Billingsley
Dame #2 (uncredited)
Betty Blythe
Mrs. Buckley (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Hat Shop Clerk (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gable and Garson loathed each other; their chemistry is pure professional spite.
Victor Fleming made this between 'Wizard of Oz' and 'Gone With the Wind'—his busiest year, and it shows in the rushed third act.
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