San Francisco1936
San Francisco (1936)
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Cast
as Blackie Norton
as Mary Blake
as Father Tim Mullin
as Jack Burley
as Matt
as Della Bailey
as Maisey Burley
as Babe
as Professor
as Chick
as Baldini
as Alaska
as Dealer
as Tony
as Red Kelly
as Freddy Duane
as Hazeltine
as Sheriff Jim
as Trixie
as Faust
as Mephistopheles
as Man Praying
as Messenger
as Mme. Albani
as Old Man
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Kelly
as Charlie
as Fireman
as Fireman
as Drunk's Girl
as Drunk
as Drunk
as Mary's Maid
as Waiter
as Waiter
as Stooge
as Stooge
as Stooge
as Father
as Man in Breadline
as Young Man
as Bartender
as Bartender
as Reveler
as Parishioner
as Drinker
as Bartender
as Soldier
as Fat Man
as Picnicker
as Pompous Man
as Man
as Man on Stretcher
as Bit
as Bit Man
as Bit Man
as Elderly Woman
as Kinko
as Salvation Army Man
as Society Man
as Girl
as Members of Founders' Club
as Members of Founders' Club
as Members of Founders' Club
as Members of Founders' Club
as Jowl Lee
as Mike
as Waiter
as Headwaiter
as Coast Type
as Well-Wisher
as Father
as Cop
as New Year's Celebrant
as Fire Spectator
as Forrestal Guest
as Heckler
as Burley's Butler
as Bill
as Orchestra Leader
as Man Restraining Blackie after Quake
as A Marine
as Earthquake Extra
as Earthquake Extra
as Earthquake Extra
as Earthquake Extra
as Earthquake Extra
as Opera Spectator in Burley Box
as Earthquake Extra
as Earthquake Extra
as Earthquake Extra
Critic Reviews for San Francisco
All Critics (13) | Fresh (12) | Rotten (1) | DVD (2)
It's really only of interest now due to its influence on the disaster genre, combining turgid melodrama with the grand backdrop of a natural disaster. Mark this one as "for Oscar completists only."
MacDonald is the weak link in this otherwise bustling film. But the final portion of the movie, when the earthquake comes a-callin', is truly astonishing.
The film's visual effects throughout its final section continue to dazzle until this day, and became an example to follow in future productions. [Full Review in Spanish]
Spencer Tracy steals the picture...
Well worth seeing, but too alarming for the very young.
Achieves something that has evaded disaster movies since as long as they've existed: it depicts its disaster in an engrossing, spectacular way, while also making sure that we're not just exulting in mass death.
Audience Reviews for San Francisco
San Francisco has the firepower (or should that be the earthquake power) of a very strong lineup. It was the 30s version of the blockbuster and similar to modern blockbusters, the script is a little thin and sensationalist.
Super Reviewer
This is a pretty remarkable achievement as far as disaster films are concerned. It actually has an engaging story that doesn't necessarily revolve around the Great Quake of 1906, yet it feels urgent and ominous as the events that you watch all lead up to that inevitable climax. Also, the special effects are pretty amazing considering that this film was made a mere 30 years after the real-life events it's depicting. Definitely worth a watch!
Super Reviewer
Classic MGM spectacle is highlighted by remarkable re-enactment of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. What's more, this romantic drama includes an engaging story as well. Young, classically-trained singer is plucked from obscurity and becomes a success. Complications arise when she is also offered a chance to sing with the Opera, in decidedly classier surroundings. Grand, but dated period film was a huge blockbuster in its day and it's easy to see why. Nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Super Reviewer
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