Flame of Barbary Coast
Flame of Barbary Coast
Duke falls for Flaxen in the Barbary Coast in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He loses money to crooked gambler Tito, goes home and PL: learns to gamble, and returns. After he makes a fortune he opens his own place with Flaxen as the entertainer. The 1906 quake destroys his place.
Mister Arn reviewedJune 9, 2025
“Flame of Barbary Coast” drops John Wayne into the gambling halls of San Francisco, chasing both fortune and the woman of his dreams. There's a brief nod to his cowboy roots, a scene with cattle, but it quickly shifts to a world of showgirls, gaming halls, and schemers. It has a bit more plot than your average Wayne vehicle, but it’s no classic. Still, it’s an interesting detour for fans expecting saddles and spurs, only to find poker chips and dancing instead.