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Night Waitress

1936 · 57 min Romance Crime Drama
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Helen Roberts, who's on probation, goes back to work as a waitress at Torre's Fish Palace, a San Francisco waterfront dive. The customers are low characters trying to make time with Helen and ex-rum runners trying to make a dishonest dollar. Some of the latter, including Helen's unwelcome suitor Martin Rhodes, are after a mysterious, valuable hidden "cargo"; when violence erupts, Helen finds herself innocently involved, and is soon on the run from both cops and crooks.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1936
Country United States of America
Genre Romance, Crime, Drama
Director Lew Landers
Runtime 57 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (3 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Night Waitress has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1936. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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