This page presents an annotated, worldwide bibliography of reviews, articles and other published material related to the 1928 film A Girl in Every Port (link to LBS filmography page). This film featured Louise Brooks in the role of Marie (Mam’selle Godiva), the girl in Marseille, France. Under its American title, documented screenings of the film took place in Australia, British Malaysia (Singapore), Canada, China, England, France, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamacia, New Zealand, and Scotland. Elsewhere, this motion picture was known to have been shown under other-language titles including Una novia in cada puerto (Argentina); Una chica en cada porto (Argentina); Das Verdammte Herz – Zwei lustige Matrosen (Austria); Een liefje bij elke landing (Belgium); Une fille dans chaque port (Belgium); Dívka v každém prístavu (Czechoslovakia); En Pige i hver Havn (Denmark); Ein Liefje in iedere Haven (Dutch East Indies); Poings de fer, coeur d’or (France); Une femme dans chaque port (France); Une fille dans chaque port (France); Blaue jungens, blonde Mädchen (Germany); In jedem Hafen eine Braut (Germany – contemporary television title); Kaerasta i hverri hofn! (Iceland); Capitano Barbableu (Italy); Il Capitano Barbableu (Italy); Capitan Barbablù (Italy); Ein zeitgemasser Don-Juan (Latvia); Meitene katra osta (Latvia); Mergina kiekviename uoste (Lithuania); Poings de Fer – Coeur d’Or Blaue Jungen – Blonde Madchen (Luxembourg); Una novia in cada puerto (Mexico); En pike i hver havn (Norway); A kochanek miał sto (Poland); Dziewczyna w kaz.dym porcie (Poland); Era Pogoni Za Bogatym Memzem (Poland); Uma Rapariga em Cada Pôrto (Portugal); Uma companheira em cada pôrto (Portugal); O fata in fiecare port (Romania); Una novia in cada puerto (Spain); Un Amor en Cada Puerto (Spanish); and En flicka i varje hamn (Sweden).
As research is ongoing, this page is a work in progress. It is understood that any given citation comes from an American source, unless otherwise noted. The intention of this bibliography is to be both comprehensive and useful. Most citations represent a substantial review or article. Capsule reviews, or significant shorter pieces — usually a paragraph or two in length — are so noted. Entries are arranged chronologically. Critical commentary regarding Brooks, or the film as a whole (excerpted from the material cited) is given as annotations. Some citations link to the material noted: some of these links reside on the Louise Brooks Society, while others reside elsewhere on the web.
Much can be gleamed from a bibliography such as this. Besides what critics thought of the film, one can follow the path of the film’s distribution — where it showed and when; sometimes, for example, the exhibition record might reveal if the film was shown before its official release date. As well, this bibliography shows which critics at which newspapers and magazines reviewed films. History, here, is in the details.
An * indicates that a copy of this citation is held in the archives of the LBS. This annotated bibliography has been compiled by Thomas Gladysz, and was last updated in October 2015. [Help wanted: If you know of additional citations, can provide further information on entries noted on this page, or can provide copies of citations not marked with an * but which are known to exist, please contact the LBS. The LBS would like to acquire material on the screening of this film in Latin America, eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and Asia.]
A GIRL IN EVERY PORT
released February 26, 1928
Kingsley, Grace. “Many Lasses in M’Laglen Film.” Los Angeles Times, November 15, 1927. *
— write-up in film column in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Binkley, Elena. “Sally O’Neill to Play Robert Kane’s Mad Hour.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, November 19, 1927. *
— write-up in film column in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Binkley, Elena. “June Collyer Will Play Lead in Hangman’s House For Fox.” Hollywood Daily Citizen, November 22, 1927. *
— write-up in film column in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Kingsley, Grace. “Flashes.” Los Angeles Times, November 24, 1927. *
— write-up in film column in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “M’Laglen Has 10 Heroines in His Sailor Picture.” Davenport Democrat And Leader, December 4, 1927. *
— article in Davenport, Iowa newspaper
Associated Press. “Hollywood Stars.” Washington Post, December 19, 1927. *
— “Fox has engaged a vertible swarm of girls . . . . ” – syndicated column in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “A Girl in Every Port.” Duluth News Tribune, January 1, 1928. *
— feature photo in Duluth, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “Victor McLaglen Has An Exciting Time In Rowboat.” Mansfield News, January 3, 1928. *
— article in Mansfield, Ohio newspaper
Nina. “Sidelights of the Stage and Screen.” Amarillo Globe, January 3, 1928. *
— write-up in syndicated column in Amarillo, Texas newspaper
Associated Press. “Hollywood Stars.” Washington Post, January 14, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks, who has the main feminine interest, playing Mdame Godiva, the rag, bone and hank of hair that separates the big sailorman from his dough, is deft in her work. ” – write up in syndicated column in Washington D.C. newspaper
Williams, Whitney. “A Girl in Every Port Introduces New Team.” Los Angeles Times, January 29, 1928. *
— “Of the girls there are many. Louise Brooks has the largest footage.” – article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Screen Notes.” Daily Worker, February 18, 1928. *
— brief write-up in New York City-based Socialist newspaper
Allen, Kelcey. “The Screen.” Women’s Wear Daily, February 18, 1928. *
— capsule notice
R., C. “A Girl in Every Port im Roxy Theater.” New Yorker Volkszeitung, February 22, 1928. *
— review in German-language, New York City newspaper
anonymous. “A Port of Call Comedy at the Roxy.” New York Post, February 20, 1928. *
— “And there is Louise Brooks, who, despite what the program may say, is always Louise Brooks . . . .” – New York City newspaper
anonymous. “At the Roxy.” New York Telegram, February 20, 1928. *
— ” . . . a hit picture.” – New York City newspaper
author unknown. Morning Telegraph, February 20?, 1928. (United States)
— “It’s sure a winner.” – New York City newspaper
author unknown. New York Graphic, February 20?, 1928. (United States)
— “. . . an all around good picture, sophisticated in treatment.” – New York City newspaper
author unknown. New York Evening World, February 20?, 1928. (United States)
— “. . . filled with wit, high adventure and with pathos.” – New York City newspaper
Cannon, Regina. “Girl in Every Port Ranked as Amusing Cinema Attraction.” New York American, February 20, 1928. *
— “Then comes THE women. She is Louise Brooks, pert, fascinating young creature, who does high and fancy diving for a living. . . . Miss Brooks ‘takes’ our hero in somewhat the manner that Grant took Richmond. . . . Louise Brooks has a way of making a junior vamp and infantile scarlet lady seem most attractive.” – New York City newspaper
Cohen Jr. John S. “The New Photoplays.” New York Sun, February 20, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks is the principal matter of contention. . . . Miss Brooks is as attractive as ever.” – New York City newspaper
Dickstein, Martin. “The Cinema Circuit.” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, February 20, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks is present in a major-minor role, but succeeds in capturing very little of the honors for herself.” – review in New York City newspaper
F., C. F. “The Current Cinema.” Brooklyn Daily Times, February 20, 1928. *
— review in New York City newspaper
Hall, Mordaunt. “Don Juans of the Deep.” New York Times, February 20, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks figures as the alluring brunette of Marseilles.” – New York City newspaper
Johaneson, Bland. “McLaglan Star at Roxy.” Daily Mirror, February 20, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks plays the amusement park high diver. Louise’s hard eyebrows are an advantage in this role.” – New York City newspaper
S., A. “The New Films.” The World, February 20, 1928. *
— “Louise brooks is the most conspicuous of these ladies and Victor McLaglen and Robert Armstrong are the roving shipmates. Their work is excellent, but no more so than that of the minor members of the cast.” – New York City newspaper
Thirer, Irene. “Roxy and Paramount Offer Frothy, Jolly Film Fare.” Daily News, February 20, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks is at her loveliest. The rest of the gals from other ports are good to look at, too.” – New York City newspaper
Underhill, Harriette. “On the Screen.” New York Herald Tribune, February 20, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks is the girl from France. She is extremely comely as the ‘Godiva of the Sea’.” – New York City newspaper
Simmons, Michael. “The Screen in Review.” Morning Telegraph, February 21, 1928. *
— review in New York City newspaper
Land. “A Girl in Every Port.” Variety, February 22, 1928. *
— “Miss Brooks has the longest session in front of the camera. This gal is solid with the jellybean trade. She is often and favorably mentioned whenever the boys go into executive session on the opposite sex. With all the merited praise of her face and figure little has been said to date about Miss Brooks’ acting. It’s one of those things you don’t mention.”
Harrison, P. S. “A Girl in Every Port – with Victor McLaglen and Louise Brooks.” Harrison’s Reports, February 25, 1928. *
— “An enjoyable comedy . . . . Louise Brooks takes her part well.” – short review in trade publication
anonymous. “Victor McLaglen in A Girl in Every Port.” Film Daily, February 26, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks satisfactory as the girl who gyps McLaglen out of his savings.” – capsule review
anonymous. “McLaglen Role a Natural for Him.” Chicago Herald-Examiner, February 26, 1928. *
— brief article in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Hall, Mordaunt. “The Heart Pirates.” New York Times, February 26, 1928. *
— “A rollicking comedy that appears to have caught a breeze from the briny . . . .” – New York City newspaper
Lusk, Norbert. “Crowd Piece of Rare Skill.” Los Angeles Times, February 26, 1928. *
— article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Harris, Genevieve. “Victor McLaglen Plays a Gay Philanderer.” Chicago Evening Post, February 27, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks is by no means the member of her sex in this production. She has nine or ten rivals, for the story takes us to more than one port. But Louise draws the only ‘name’ role. The others are just girls. . . . Louise Brooks, with her pert appearance, is most satisfactory as the leading charmer.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Reel, Rob. “McLaglen and Norma Star in Two Refreshing Films.” Chicago Evening American, February 29, 1928. *
— review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
Sheekman, Arthur. “McLaglen’s Latest Film Is Good Show on Monroe Screen.” Chicago Daily Journal, February 29, 1928. *
— “Your correspondent, partial to all the McLaglen performances, had a grand time watching A Girl in Every Port, in which so much lovliness is contributed by that dark young venus, Miss Brooks.” – review in Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “A Girl in Every Port.” National Board of Review Magazine, March, 1928. *
— capsule review
anonymous. “A Girl in Every Port.” Photoplay, March, 1928. *
— capsule review with small image of Brooks and McLaglen
Tinee, Mae “Mr. M’Laglen This Time Is a Battling Tar.” Chicago Tribune, March 1, 1928. *
— “Various damsels rage through the action, but to Louise Brooks falls, as should, the plum feminine characterization. She pulls it off in her customary deft fashion – and the enchanting bob in which she first appeared before the movie camera.” – Chicago, Illinois newspaper
anonymous. “Opinions on Pictures.” Motion Picture News, March 3, 1928. *
— “All things considered this picture should stir up an average amount of excitement.” – review in trade journal
C., R. “Film: A Girl in Every Port.” Billboard, March 3, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks is featured in the supporting company.” – (author is Roy Chartier)
C., O. “The Current Cinema.” New Yorker, March 3, 1928. *
— “A girl broke up the happy friendship of two men but when she turned out to be what one of them described as a tramp the two pals walked happily out of the end of the picture.” – short mention in film column
anonymous. “Roxy’s First Year.” New York Times, March 4, 1928. *
— “On Washington’s birthday last a new daily record was created. The receipts of that day for the picture A Girl in Every Port, was $29,463.” – mention in article in New York City newspaper
anonymous. “New Pictures.” Time, March 5, 1928. *
— “Nobody could be more charming than Louise Brooks, that clinging and tender little barnacle from the docks of Marseilles. Director Howard Hawks and his entire cast, especially Robert Armstrong, deserve bouquets and kudos.” – capsule review with illustration of Brooks
Sherwood, A. M. “The Movies.” The Outlook, March 7, 1928. *
— “Mr. McLaglen is good, and so are Robert Armstrong and Louise Brooks.” – review
Lorentz, Pare. “Judging the Movies.” Judge, March 10, 1928. *
— “This particular presentation is funny at times, and made pleasant by a neat array of new faces and figures.” round-up of new releases
anonymous. “Girl in Every Port Is Featured At New.” Baltimore Post, March 12, 1928. *
— review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “The New Pictures.” Indianapolis Star, March 12, 1928. *
— “The feature picture, starring Victor McLaglen and Louise Brooks, is one with many laughs.” – review in Indianapolis, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Film Features.” Baltimore Sun, March 13, 1928. *
— capsule review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
anonymous. “Comedy Film Heads Fox’s Varied Bill.” Philadelphia Inquirer, March 13, 1928. *
— “The outstanding feminine role is played very well, indeed, by Louise Brooks.” – review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Screen Comedy Feature on Program at Fox.” Philadelphia Public Ledger, March 13, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks – a lovely little waif from the docks.” – review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Fox Offerings Have an Appeal for Everybody.” Philadelphia Record, March 13, 1928. *
— review in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “A Girl in Every Port.” The Bioscope, March 15, 1928. (England) *
— ” . . . the general standard of acting is high.” – capsule review
Clark, Norman. “Hobohemia Is Shown at Valencia.” Baltimore News, March 15, 1928. *
— “The shapely Louise Brooks is the head girl in the show.” – review in Baltimore, Maryland newspaper
Collier, Lionel. “A Girl in Every Port.” Kinematograph Weekly, March 15, 1928. (England) *
— “Louise Brooks made a charmingly heartless vamp of Marie.” – capsule review
anonymous. “Vic McLaglen Makes Hit In Maine Picture.” Portland Evening Express, March 16, 1928. *
— short review in Portland, Maine newspaper
anonymous. “Pantages: A Girl in Every Port.” The Argonaut, March 17, 1928. *
— “A Girl in Every Port with Victor McLaglen on the screen. Both show that filmland’s citadel is treating the weaker sex with abandon.” – very brief notice in San Francisco, California news weekly
anonymous. “Eight Girls Featured in McLaglen’s New Picture.” Mansfield News, March 18, 1928. *
— article in Mansfield, Ohio newspaper
Mueller, Anita. “Movie Reviews.” St. Louis Globe-Democrat, March 18, 1928. *
— ” . . . provokes quite a few laughs.” – review in St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
author unknown. St. Louis Star, March 18?, 1928. (United States)
— ” . . . a good picture of its kind.” – St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
author unknown. St. Louis Times, March 18?, 1928. (United States)
— ” . . . a splendid feature comedy.” – St. Louis, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters.” Daily Oklahoman, March 19, 1928. *
— brief review in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma newspaper
anonymous. “Girl in Every Port Is Action Film at Fox.” Newark Star-Eagle, March 19, 1928. *
— “He has a prize associate in Robert Armstrong, who was the fighter in the stage version of Is Zat So, and Louise Brooks, cast as a sideshow siren, does capitally as the crisis of McLaglen’s career as a seaport Don Juan.” – review in Newark, New Jersey newspaper
anonymous. “Fays Theatre.” Providence Evening Bulletin, March 19, 1928. *
— review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
anonymous. “Man’s Picture Wins Favor Of Women.” San Francisco Chronicle, March 19, 1928. *
— “They quarrel in Marseilles over a variety actress, a slim, cool, heartless little girl whose part Louise Brooks acts superbly.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
McCormick, Ella H. “Reel Players.” Detroit Free Press, March 19, 1928. *
— review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
S., C. D. “Stage and Screen Share Honors at Pantages.” San Francisco News, March 19, 1928. *
— “Victor McLaglan is starred with Robert Armstrong running a close second and Louise Brooks as the principal girl in the several ports in which the two sailors had sweethearts.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
anonymous. “Pictures and Vaudeville.” Detroit News, March 20, 1928. *
— “Co-starred in the production, Louise Brooks supplies a portrayal which measures up to her past standards.” – review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Girl in Every Port Has Local Premiere at Colonial.” Detroit Times, March 20, 1928. *
— brief review in Detroit, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Passed in Review at City Theaters.” Providence Journal, March 20, 1928. *
— ” . . . comedy abounds. . . . The film is sparkling entertainment.” – capsule review in Providence, Rhode Island newspaper
Gillaspey, A. F. “Stars on Stage and in Film.” San Francisco Bulletin, March 20, 1928. *
— “Robert Armstrong and Louise Brooks give the new star excellent support.” – San Francisco, California newspaper
anonymous. “M’Laglen Has New Triumph in Film.” Chronicle Telegram, March 22, 1928. *
— article in Elyria, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Almost Human.” Charleston Gazette, March 25, 1928. *
— article in Charleston, West Virginia newspaper
D., M. W. “The Pictures.” London Observer, March 25, 1928. (England) *
— capsule review in London newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings at the Local Theaters.” Washington Post, March 26, 1928. *
— “One of the most artistic bills of the season.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “Opening Attractions in Washington Theaters.” Washington Star, March 26, 1928. *
— “McLaglen plays the lead exceptionally well with capable support.” – review in Washington D.C. newspaper
anonymous. “This Fox Bill Wins High Praise.” Washington Times, March 26, 1928. *
— “The girl is Louise Brooks, who could supply half the so-called stars of Hollywood with ‘IT’ and still have enough left to outclass Clara Bow.” – review in Washington D.C. newspaper
L., H.W. “New Cinema Programs.” Toledo Blade, March 26, 1928. *
— “Dainty, fascinating Louise Brooks finally captures the heart of the swaggering Spike and then the tables are turned and one is shown that the ladies, too, can love ’em and leave ’em.” – brief review in Toledo, Ohio newspaper
Potter, Merle. “Pantages.” Minneapolis Journal, March 26, 1928. *
— capsule review in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
Shreve, Harry. “Victor M’Laglen and a Lot of Girls.” Washington Herald, March 26, 1928. *
— “Victor McLaglen stars in the story and he has a fine cast to back him up.” – Washington D.C. newspaper
Taaffe, Agnes. “Theatres.” Minneapolis Daily Star, March 26, 1928. *
— brief review in Minneapolis, Minnesota newspaper
W., M. “Victor McLaglen Scores In Swift, Rollicking Photodrama At Palace.” Toledo Times, March 26, 1928. *
— review in Toledo, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Girl in Every Port Ends at Ritz Today.” Mansfield News, March 27, 1928. *
— short article in Mansfield, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “A Globe-Trottin’ Lady-Killer.” Motion Picture, April, 1928. *
— full-page photo spread – Victor McLaglen surrounded by multinational girls from every port (though not Brooks)
S., H.F. “The Crimson Playgoer.” The Crimson, April 2, 1928. *
— “The main interest of the story comes when Spike meets his rival, and ‘the’ girl – Louise Brooks. From then on the picture might well be entitled ‘A Text Book for Pugilistic Aspirants.’ In a word, the picture is very amusing and eminently well worth seeing; well directed with Miss Brooks and Mr. McLagien forming a very delightful contrast.” – review in Harvard University student newspaper
anonymous. “Vic McLaglen Has Star Role in Sea Story.” Atlanta Constitution, April 8, 1928. *
— article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Pantages – A Girl in Every Port.” Kansas City Star, April 8, 1928. *
— “Then they meet the black-haired Miss Brooks who almost puts an end to their fighting and love-making.” – article in Kansas City, Missouri newspaper
anonymous. “Offerings of the Week at Buffalo’s Leading Playhouses.” Buffalo Courier-Express, April 9, 1928. *
— review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Great Lakes – A Girl in Every Port.” Buffalo Evening News, April 9, 1928. *
— review in Buffalo, New York newspaper
Colier, Tarleton. “Human Picture is Tar Film at Capitol.” Atlanta Georgian, April 10, 1928. *
— review in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
anonymous. “Girl in Every Port.” Hartford Courant, April 12, 1928. (United States)
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
Nina. “Sidelights of the Stage and Screen.” Amarillo Globe, April 13, 1928. *
— write-up in syndicated column in Amarillo, Texas newspaper
anonymous. “Victor McLaglen Heads Picture at Grand Lake.” Oakland Tribune, April 14, 1928. *
— article in Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Pictures Playing Atlanta This Week.” Weekly Film Review, April 14, 1928. *
— capsule review; “Audience reaction – Cheered it – and loved it!” – Atlanta, Georgia trade journal
anonymous. “Vitaphone Drama, Victor McLaglen State Features.” Fresno Bee, April 15, 1928. *
— “Eight young women, including Louise Brooks, support McLaglen in this picture.” – brief article in Fresno, California newspaper
anonymous. “Victor McLaglen Star In Princess Theater Picture.” Hartford Courant, April 15, 1928. *
— article in Hartford, Connecticut newspaper
S., V. “Grand Lake Has Varied Diversion.” Oakland Post-Enquirer, April 16, 1928. *
— “There are some beautiful girls sprinkled around the globe in ports where the two call.” – review in Oakland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Girl In Every Port Stars McLaglen, Leland.” Albany Evening News, April 17, 1928. *
— review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Attractions at Theaters This Week.” Albany Times-Union, April 17, 1928. *
— review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Pricess.” Hartford Times, April 17, 1928 . *
— review in Hartford, Conneticut newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Olean Evening Times, April 17, 1928. *
— review in Olean, New York newspaper
H., W. H. “At Albany Theaters.” Knickerbocker Press, April 17, 1928. *
— brief review in Albany, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Girl in Every Port at Oshkosh Two Days.” Daily Northwestern, April 21, 1928. *
— short article in Oshkosh, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “Unusual Story of Sea in Film.” Flint Journal, April 22, 1928. *
— article in Flint, Michigan newspaper
anonymous. “Audience Enjoys Jay Brower and McLaglen, California.” San Jose Mercury Herald, April 22, 1928. *
— “But film fans will never forget the picture – A Girl in Every Port, with Victor McLaglen and a strong cast. Here’s the year’s fastest, funniest, and most thrilling comedy drama. It comes direct from the Roxy theatre, New York, where it had Broadway standing in a long line for weeks.” – San Jose, California newspaper
Bahn, Chester B. “A Girl in Every Port and Forster’s Solo Eckel’s Hits.” Syracuse Herald, April 22, 1928. *
— review in Syracuse, New York newspaper
anonymous. “Eckel.” Post-Standard, April 23, 1928. *
— long review in Syracuse, New York newspaper
Al. “M’Laglen Again Star in Picture at Capitol.” Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 24, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks does a fine performance as Marie, formerly Tillie, who is still crazy about Spike’s buddy, but is hard-boiled enough to work Spike for his hard-earned cash.” – review in Richmond, Virginia newspaper
anonymous. “Acrobats in Score on Bill for Pantages.” Los Angeles Evening Herald, April 24, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks, Leila Hyams, Natalie Joyce, Francis MacDonald and Robert Armstrong all do excellent work.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Ex-Mr. Flagg Knows Address at Every Stop.” Los Angeles Examiner, April 24, 1928. *
— review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “McLaglen In Pantages Film.” Los Angeles Record, April 24, 1927. *
— brief review in Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “Fox Film Wins Bill Honors.” Los Angeles Times, April 24, 1928. *
— ” . . . the picture as a whole is enjoyable.” – Los Angeles, California newspaper
anonymous. “M’Laglen Starred in California Film.” Berkeley Daily Gazette, April 26, 1928. *
— article in Berkeley, California newspaper
anonymous. “Campus Playing The Jazz Singer; A Girl in Every Port, Romana Now Showing at California, U. C.” Daily Californian, April 26, 1928. *
— brief review in University of California, Berkeley student newspaper
anonymous. “Granada.” Portland Oregonian, April 29, 1928. *
— capsule notice in Portland, Oregon newspaper
anonymous. “Thrills Found at Egyptian.” Ogden Standard-Examiner, April 30, 1928. *
— review in Ogden, Utah newspaper
Patton, Peggy. “Wisconsin Has Man’s Picture.” Wisconsin News, April 30, 1928. *
— ” . . . and Louise Brooks, though the latter has little to do, are splendid.” – review in Milwaukee, Wisconsin newspaper
R. Jr., J. “The New Pictures Reviewed.” Dallas Morning News, April 30, 1928. *
— review in Dallas, Texas newspaper
author unknown. Film Fun, May, 1928.
— short review
“A Sailor’s Sweethearts.” Picture-Play, May, 1928. *
— two-page photo-spread
anonymous. “A Girl in Every Port.” Screenland, May, 1928. *
— “Louise Brooks, Leila Hyams, and many, many more are present to liven things up; but not even Louise makes more than a dent in the big, big heart of the two sailor-boys.”
anonymous. “Thrilling Picture Stars McLaglen At Dome Theater.” Santa Monica Evening Outlook, May 4, 1928. *
— article in Santa Monica, California newspaper
anonymous. “A Girl in Every Port Unique Story of the Sea.” Venice Evening Vanguard, May 4, 1928. *
— review in Venice, California newspaper
anonymous. “What Press Agents Say About Coming Events.” Toronto Star, May 5, 1928. (Canada) *
— brief article in Toronto, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “Stage and Film Fare Is Unusual.” Seattle Post Intelligencer, May 7, 1928. *
— brief review in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “M’Laglen Wins New Laurels in Pantages Film.” Seattle Daily Times, May 8, 1928. *
— article in Seattle, Washington newspaper
Mason, Lawrence. “Pantages Theatere.” Globe and Mail, May 8, 1928. (Canada) *
— short review in Toronto, Ontario newspaper
anonymous. “Victor M’Laglen is Hit in New Picture.” Seattle Daily Times, May 10, 1928. *
— “Ten screen favorites play opposite McLaglen as the girls in the various ports, among whom are included Louise Brooks . . . .” – review in Seattle, Washington newspaper
anonymous. “Toronto Theaters.” Canadian Moving Picture Digest, May 12, 1928. (Canada) *
— review in Toronto trade journal
anonymous. “Movies.” Vidette-Messenger, May 12, 1928. *
— review in Valparaiso, Indiana newspaper
anonymous. “Captian Flagg Plays Star Role.” Woodland Daily Democrat, May 12, 1928. *
— article in Woodland, California newspaper
anonymous. “Victor M’Laglen Plays Sea Shiek.” Galveston Daily News, May 27, 1928. *
— review in Galveston, Texas newspaper
Marks, Bill. “After Six in Warren.” Warren Tribune, May 28, 1928. *
— review in Warren, Pennsylvania newspaper
Marks, Bill. “After Six in Warren.” Warren Tribune, May 29, 1928. *
— another review in Warren, Pennsylvania newspaper
anonymous. “Moviegrams.” Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, June 9, 1928. *
— article in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “At the Cinema.” North China Daily News, June 18, 1928. (China) *
— capsule review in Shanghai newspaper
anonymous. “Victor McLaglen in loew’s feature Film.” Montreal Herald, June 30, 1928. (Canada) *
— article in Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “At Loews Theatre.” The Standard, June 30, 1928. (Canada) *
— article in Montreal, Canada weekly newspaper
anonymous. “At Loews Theatre.” Montreal Gazette, July 3, 1928. (Canada) *
— review in Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “Girls in Every Port is Hit at Imperial.” Times Recorder, July 3, 1928. *
— review in Zanesville, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “The Theaters.” Van Wert Daily Bulletin, July 3, 1928. *
— brief article in Van Wert, Ohio newspaper
N., J. “Au Loews, Victor McLaglen et Robert Armstrong dans une film d’une originale conception.” La Patrie, July 3, 1928. (Canada) *
— review in French-language Montreal, Canada newspaper
P., S. M. “Casino de Paris Revue At Loews Theater This Week A Delightful Show.” Montreal Daily Star, July 3, 1928. *
— review in Montreal, Canada newspaper
anonymous. “Grand Manager Has a Novel New Contest for Youngsters.” Zanesville Signal, July 4, 1928. *
— short article in Zanesville, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Galaxy of Girls Coming to Iowa Sunday.” Cedar Rapids Tribune, July 20, 1928. *
— short article in Cedar Rapids, Iowa newspaper
anonymous. “Criticisms.” Der Film, July 20, 1928. (Germany) *
— “A bright, entertaining and exciting film, with good direction and acting.” – single sentence review in German trade publication
Star, Jan. “Poings de Fer, Coeur D’Or.” Cinèmagazine, July 20, 1928. (France) *
— review
anonymous. “McLaglen Good in Farce in Granada.” West Seattle Herald, July 26, 1928. *
— short article in Seattle, Washington newspaper
Fleming, John. “A Girl in Every Port.” The Picturegoer, August, 1928. (England) *
— illustrated synopsis of the film story
anonymous. “Sea Picture Being Shown at Majestic.” Sheboygan Press, August 6, 1928. *
— article in Sheboygan, Wisconsin newspaper
anonymous. “A Girl in Every Port.” Picture Show, August 18, 1928. (England)
— one page illustrated feature
anonymous. “A Girl in Every Port.” The Cinema World, September, 1928. (England) *
— cast and detailed story synopsis
author unknown. The Tattler, October 24, 1928. (England)
— article on the film
Orlan, Pierre Mac. “L’aventure au Cinéma.” Pour Vous, November 22, 1928. (France) *
— images from the film along with brief text
Auriol, Jean-George. “A girl in every port.” La Revue du cinéma, December, 1928. (France) *
— ” . . . la perfection athletique de Louise Brooks.” [ reprinted in Howard Hawks: American Artist (London: British Film Institute, 1996) ]
Jäger, Ernst. “Film-Kritik.” Film-Kurier, December 1, 1928. (Germany) *
— long review
z., t. “Blaue Jungs – blonde Mädchen.” Der Film, December 1, 1928. (Germany) *
— “Die alle, außer Louise Brooks, nicht viel zu spielen haben, alber – eben – und das reicht hier volkommen aus – anmutig sind und sehr gut aussehen.” – article in German trade publication
Gl., K. Berliner Morgenpost, December 2, 1928. (Germany) *
— “Das Madchen, das die unzertrennlichen Freunde beinah – aber nur beinah – entzweit, Louise Brooks, hubich aber fchaufpielerifch belanglos.” – Berlin newspaper
anonymous. “Blaue jungens, blonde Mädchen.” Kinematograph, December 2, 1928. (Germany) *
— review in Berlin publication
Hirsch, Leo. “Berlin, Hollywood, Paris.” Berliner Tageblatt, December 2, 1928. (Germany) *
— “Nur die kleine Louise Brooks, die bei uns die Lulu spielen wird, ist hier ein Luder ohne Witz.” – review in Berlin newspaper
j. “Baus Nr. 17 – Blaue Jungs.” Germania, February 2, 1928. (Germany) *
— author is Igna Maria Junemann; capsule review in Berlin newspaper
anonymous. “Theaters.” Duluth Herald, December 3, 1928. *
— review in Duluth, Minnesota newspaper
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Duluth News Tribune, December 3, 1928. *
— capsule review in Duluth, Minnesota newspaper
“Blaue jungens, blonde Mädchen.” Illustrierter Film Kurier, number 1020, 1928. (Germany) *
— entire issue of this Berlin publication is devoted to the film
author unknown. 8=Uhr=Abendblatt, December ?, 1928. (Germany)
— ” . . . ift Louise Brooks, und man muß gagen, daß es fchon lohnt, fich um diefe Frau zu prugeln.” – Berlin newspaper
author unknown. B.Z. am Mittag, December ?, 1928. (Germany)
— “Louise Brooks, die deutiche Lulu, fteht als Frau zmifchen den beiden Freunden.” – Berlin newspaper
author unknown. Montag Morgen, December ?, 1928. (Germany)
— Berlin newspaper
h., f. “Blaue Jungs – blonde Mädchen.” Reichsfilmblatt, December 8, 1928. (Germany) *
— short film review
K-i., C. “Vom Film.” Die Welt, December 10, 1928. (Germany) *
— short review in Berlin newspaper
anonymous. “Racy Picture.” Lima News, December 28, 1928. *
— review in Lima, Ohio newspaper
Gim. “Capitano Barbableu.” La Rivista Cinematografica, December 30, 1928. (Italy)
— article
edited. Picture Show Annual 1929. London: Amalgamated Press, 1929. *
— hardback annual includes a full page illustrated feature on A Girl in Every Port
anonymous. “At the Theaters.” Newark Advocate, January 5, 1929. *
— brief article in Newark, Ohio newspaper
anonymous. “Programa de espectaculos.” El Imparcial, January 8, 1929. (Spain) *
— brief write-up in Madrid newspaper
anonymous. “Victor McLaglen is Playing at Gem.” Newark Advocate, January 31, 1929. *
— brief article in Newark, Ohio newspaper
Vincent, Carl. “Une fille dans chaque port.” L’Indépendance Belge, February 22, 1929. (Belgium) *
— short review in Brussells publication
Voillequin, Odette. “A Girl in Every Port.” Cinèmagazine, March 8, 1929. (France) *
— brief article
Gilbert, Morris. “Paris Cinema Chatter.” New York Times, April 6, 1930. *
— the film is mentioned as having been shown in Paris in article in New York City newspaper
Leveque, Maurice. “A Girl in Every Port.” Cinèmagazine, April 15, 1929. (France) *
— brief article
Gilbert, Morris. “Paris Cinema Chatter.” New York Times, April 20, 1930. *
— “They love A Girl in Every Port, which has the added distinction of being practically the only American film which keeps its own English title here.” – mention in article in New York City newspaper
Voillequin, Odette. “Concours des Meilleures Critique.” Cinèmagazine, April 29?, 1929. (France) *
— brief review
anonymous. “Uma rapariga em cada porto.” Imagem, May 10, 1930. (Portugal) *
— one page illustrated article
G., J. N. “Estreias.” Cinefilo, May 17, 1930. (Portugal) *
— “Louise Brooks muito à vontade no papel da rapariga de reduzidos escrupulos.”- capsule review
anonymous. “Double Program at Coliseum Saturday.” Petersburg Press, June 13, 1930 *
— article in Alaska newspaper
Cendrars, Blaise. publication unknown. 19?? (France)
— ” . . . definitely marked the first appearance of contemporary cinema.”
Archer, Eugene. “Modern Museum Sets Film Series.” New York Times, May 1, 1962. *
— a screening is referenced in article in New York City newspaper
Fieschi, Jean-André. “A girl in every port.” Cahiers du Cinéma, January, 1963. (France) *
— short article in Howard Hawks issue
M., T. “A Girl in Every Port.” Sight and Sound, Spring 1965. (England) *
— short article with picture of Brooks
Gili, Jean A. Howard Hawks. Paris: Editions Seghers, 1971. *
— Brooks is pictured and discussed in this book on the director
Bahler, Wolf-Eckart. “A girl in every port.” Filmkritik, April 1, 1973. (Germany)
— includes commentary on the film
Appelbaum, Stanley. Silent Movies A Picture Quiz Book. New York: Dover Books, 1974. *
— contains a still from the film
Haskell, Molly. “Howard Hawks. Masculine-feminine.” Film Comment, March – April 1974. (United States)
— includes commentary on the film
Turroni, Giuseppe. “Circolarita di Howard Hawks.” Filmcritica, March 1976. (Italy)
— includes commentary on the film
Richards, Jeffrey. “The silent film of Howard Hawks.” Focus on Film, Summer – Autumn 1976. (United States)
— includes commentary on the film
Pulleine, Tim. “A Girl in Every Port.” Monthly Film Bulletin, July, 1980. (England) *
— “Quite apart from the disappointingly token use of Louise Brooks, these scenes come over as hollowly contrived.” – publication of the British Film Institute; London
B., J. “Film Notes – A Girl in Every Port.” Pacific Film Archive, March 15, 1981. (United States)
— brief program notes regarding the PFA Film Series “The American Films of Louise Brooks” – Berkeley, California
Apra, Adriano, and Pistagnes, Patriziai (editors). Il cinema di Howard Hawks, Venice, Italy: Biennale di Venezia, 1981.
— contains material on the film including Kevin Brownlow’s June 30, 1967 interview with Hawks in which the director talks about Brooks, as well as two articles with references to the film
anonymous. “Film Notes – A Girl in Every Port.” Pacific Film Archive, February 19, 1983. (United States)
— brief notes regarding the PFA Film Series program “Louise Brooks: Brooks in a Howard Hawks Comedy” – Berkeley, California
anonymous. “Film Notes – A Girl in Every Port.” Pacific Film Archive, October 10, 1985. (United States)
— brief program notes regarding the PFA Film Series “A Tribute to Louise Brooks (1906 – 1985)” – Berkeley, California
Comiskey, Ray. “2:00 Film: A Girl in Every Port.” Irish Times, January 4, 1986. (Ireland) *
— annotated television listing in Dublin, newspaper
Thomas, Kevin. “Male Bonding in ‘Girl in Every Port’.” Los Angeles Times, April 4, 1991. *
— brief article in Los Angeles, California newspaper
Rapp, Bernard and Lamy, Jean Claude (editors). Dictionnaire des films. Paris: Larousse, 1995. *
— includes a brief entry (cast, credits and plot) by J. M. (Joël Magny)
Reid, J. H. and Aachen, G. Reid’s Film Index, no. 22, 1996. (Australia)
— short piece
Hillier, Jim and Wollen, Peter. Howard Hawks American Artist. London: British Film Institute, 1997.
— includes a few passages on Brooks and A Girl in Every Port
McCarthy, Todd. Howard Hawks: The Grey Fox of Hollywood. New York: Grove, 1997. *
— includes a few pages of material about Brooks and A Girl in Every Port
Murray, Steve. “Movies: Reel Alternatives.” Atlanta Journal and Constitution, December 3, 1999. (United States)
— brief article in Atlanta, Georgia newspaper
Erickson, Hal. “A Girl in Every Port.” All Movie Guide, circa 2000. *
— capsule review on film website
Morandini, Morando. Dizionario dei film. Bologna, Italy: Zanichelli, 2000. *
— “C’è, in più, la luce di L. Brooks.” – includes a brief entry on the film
Kehr, Dave. “A Girl in Every Port.” Chicago Reader, 2001. *
— capsule review in Chicago, Illinois weekly
Hagopian, Kevin. “Film Notes – A Girl in Every Port.” New York State Writers Institute, circa 2001. *
— webpage review
Boxwell, David. “A Girl in Every Port.” sense of cinema, April, 2002. (Australia) *
— article on cinema website
Wollen, Peter. Paris Hollywood. London, New York: Verso, 2002. *
— includes a brief discussion of the film in the chapter on Howard Hawks