Girl of the Port (RKO, 1930) SALLY O'NEIL🍕 PRE-CODE HOLLYWOOD

PizzaFLIX Presents CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY Stars: Sally O'Neil, Reginald Sharland, Mitchell Lewis Directed by: Bert Glennon Writer: John Russell (based on a short story by    • Classic Movie Monday   🍕PRE-CODE SALLY O'NEIL🍕 Discover the fascinating pre-Code drama Girl of the Port (1930), starring Sally O’Neil in one of her most compelling performances of the early sound era. Produced by RKO Productions, Inc. and directed by acclaimed cinematographer-turned-director Bert Glennon, this rarely discussed film stands out for its surprisingly early depiction of wartime psychological trauma and PTSD decades before the condition was widely understood in cinema. Set in Suva, Fiji, the story follows stranded Coney Island showgirl Josie (Sally O’Neil), who befriends troubled English war veteran Jim, an alcoholic haunted by traumatic memories and an intense fear of fire caused by his wartime experiences. As Josie helps Jim heal, a jealous rival schemes to destroy him through a dangerous island fire-walking ritual! Are you a PizzaFLIX Fanatic? 🎥 Join our exclusive Classic Movie Fan Club:    / @pizzaflix   Based on John Russell’s 1929 short story “The Fire-walker,” the film co-stars Reginald Sharland and Mitchell Lewis and blends romance, adventure, and emotional recovery against an exotic South Seas backdrop. With cinematography by Leo Tover and production design by Max Rée, Girl of the Port remains a unique and historically significant pre-Code feature. Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more rare, vintage films every WEEK on PizzaFLIX. #girloftheport1930 #sallyoneil #precodehollywood #ptsdincinema #bertglennon #classicmoviemonday #rko #pizzaflix