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In Old Chicago (1937) | Criteria

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In Old Chicago

English • 1937 • 1h 51m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

The O'Leary brothers -- honest Jack and roguish Dion -- become powerful figures, and eventually rivals, in Chicago on the eve of its Great Fire.

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Directed by Henry King
Position 3
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July 2022
Position 40

Credits

Crew

DirectorHenry King

WriterLamar Trotti, Sonya Levien

CinematographerJ. Peverell Marley

EditorBarbara McLean

ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

Cast

Tyrone Poweras Dion O'Leary

Alice Fayeas Belle Fawcett

Don Amecheas Jack O'Leary

Alice Bradyas Molly O'Leary

as Pickle Bixby

Brian Donlevyas Gil Warren

Phyllis Brooksas Ann Colby

Tom Brownas Bob O'Leary

Sidney Blackmeras General Phil Sheridan

Berton Churchillas Senator Colby

June Storeyas Gretchen

Paul Hurstas Mitch

Tyler Brookeas Specialty Singer

J. Anthony Hughesas Pat O'Leary

Gene Reynoldsas Dion O'Leary (as a boy)

Bobs Watsonas Bob O'Leary (as a boy)

Billy Watsonas Jack O'Leary (as a boy)

Madame Sul-Te-Wanas Hattie

Spencer Chartersas Commissioner W.J. Beavers

Rondo Hattonas Rondo - Body Guard