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Way for a Sailor

1930·Movie
1h 25min·NR
IMDb5.7

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeAmazon MX Player

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Way for a Sailor fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

DAMES WERE THEIR WEAKNESS! -and how weak they were- but when these deep-sea Romeos loved 'em they stayed loved! They Thought They Had the Dames Under Control- Until They Meet One Who Knew All the Answers!

A devoted sailor jeopardizes his love life for love of the sea.
Classic Hollywood DramaRomantic ConflictSeafaring NarrativeGolden Age CinemaCharacter-Driven StoryEmotional JourneyPeriod PieceLove TriangleMelodramatic Romance

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Wood
Written by:
Laurence Stallings, W.L. River, Albert Richard Wetjen
Produced by:
Sam Wood, Irving Thalberg

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Way for a Sailor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Way for a Sailor legally?

Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeAmazon MX Player

You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Way for a Sailor worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Way for a Sailor rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Way for a Sailor?

1 h 25 min

Way for a Sailor runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Way for a Sailor in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Way for a Sailor?

4AUGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Way for a Sailor in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Way for a Sailor use?

Bar BrawlBelligerent Sexual TensionThe Drunken SailorWedding Ring RemovalEstablishing Character MomentOnly Known by Their NicknameRed-Light DistrictSexy Soaked ShirtTitle DropMama's Baby, Papa's MaybeHeel RealizationHorny Sailors

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Way for a Sailor, including Bar Brawl, Belligerent Sexual Tension, The Drunken Sailor.