One Way Passage
1932, English. Directed by Tay Garnett.
Their tickets took them to a heaven of love...but port was the gateway to hell!
A terminally ill woman and a debonair murderer facing execution meet and fall in love on a trans-Pacific crossing, each without knowing the other's secret.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Tay GarnettDirector
- William PowellDan Hardesty
- Kay FrancisJoan Ames
- Aline MacMahonCountess Barilhaus
- Frank McHughSkippy
- Warren HymerSgt. Steve Burke
- Frederick BurtonThe Doctor
- Glen CavenderFrench Bartender (uncredited)
- Mike DonlinHong Kong Bartender (uncredited)
- Stanley FieldsFreighter Captain (uncredited)
- Willie FungHong Kong Curio Dealer (uncredited)
- Al Ernest GarciaHonolulu Cigar Store Proprietor (uncredited)
- Douglas GerrardSir Harold (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 October 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wilson Mizner, Robert Lord, Joseph Jackson
- Budget
- $350K
- Box office
- $1.1M
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One Way Passage: quick answers
Is One Way Passage worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is One Way Passage?
One Way Passage runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does One Way Passage have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for One Way Passage. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
One Way Passage parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
One Way Passage is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is One Way Passage on?
One Way Passage isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 October 1932. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like One Way Passage?
If you liked One Way Passage, try Ship of Fools, Bad Girl, A Ring of Endless Light.
Who directed One Way Passage?
One Way Passage (1932) was directed by Tay Garnett and stars William Powell, Kay Francis, Aline MacMahon.