Edward G Robinson toasts Miriam Hopkins to a happy new year in an original publicity still for Barbary Coast (1935) with Walter Brennan among the crowd of partiers.

Barbary Coast (1935) was retitled Port of Wickedness for a 1954 rerelease.

(Original Caption) 8/6/1934- Director Howard Hawkes, Eddie G. Robinson, and Miriam Hopkins are shown on the set depicting the inerior of the “Bella Union” famous gambling house of San Francisco during the filming of “Barbary Coast”.

The original caption misspells Hawks and interior. The film was released over a year later, on Oct 13, 1935.

original half sheet poster for Barbary Coast (1935)

Brian Donlevy keeps a close eye on Joel McCrea wearing a sarape in a publicity still for Barbary Coast (1935) with Walter Brennan wearing an eye patch.

Joel McCrea and Miriam Hopkins in a publicity still for Barbary Coast (1935) even though Miriam was Edward G Robinson’s woman.

Edward G Robinson is dressed up fancy and ready to party likes its 1899 in a publicity still for Barbary Coast (1935)

Miriam Hopkins comes in from the rain into Joel McCrea’s humble abode in an original publicity still for Barbary Coast (1935). Miriam was a big popular star of the day and ensured the second blockbuster hit for Howard Hawks, after Viva Villa (1934) for which he did not receive screen credit even though most of what he filmed is in the final print.

Edward G Robinson dresses fancy as Louis Chamale in Barbary Coast (1935), his second film with Howard Hawks, after Tiger Shark (1932).

Edward G Robinson, with his loyal minion Brian Donlevy, acting like he owns the town in an original publicity still for Barbary Coast (1935). In 1890s San Francisco everyone dresses fancy.

original presskit for Barbary Coast (1935)

Miriam Hopkins and Joel McCrea in a publicity still for Barbary Coast (1935). Miriam also posed for Barbary Coast stills with Edward G Robinson.

Miriam Hopkins as Mary Rutledge, nicknamed Swan, in an original publicity still for Barbary Coast (1935). Miriam was one of the most popular stars of the 30s and contributed to making the film a blockbuster hit.

artwork of Miriam Hopkins in Barbary Coast (1935), not used as publicity material

Walter Brennan and Joel McCrea in an original publicity still for Barbary Coast (1935). This is the first of six films Walt made with Howard Hawks, and the first of two films Hawks made with Joel McCrea.