The Docks of New York

Authors

William Blick, CUNY Queensborough Community CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2012

Abstract

Josef Von Sternberg was a master film craftsman. Known for its use of shadow and closeup, The Docks of New York, demonstrates the work of a filmmaker at the peak of his powers.

This article was written for Senses of Cinema magazine to accompany the screenings at the Cinemateque in Melbourne, Australia.