In Old Chicago

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In Old Chicago

1938,

1h 35m,

History/

Drama

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1,000+ Ratings

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In 1871 Chicago, honest lawyer Jack (Don Ameche) and his reckless saloon owner brother Dion (Tyrone Power) are two very different men attracted to the same beautiful singer, Belle (Alice Faye). Personally and professionally at odds, their relationship is tested as Jack becomes mayor of Chicago, while his brother becomes a leader in disreputable entertainments. Their conflict culminates in the Great Chicago Fire, started by a cow belonging to their mother, Mrs. O'Leary (Alice Brady).

Variety Staff

Variety

Mar 26, 2009

As a film entertainment it is socko.

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Aug 9, 2005

Under Henry King's direction there is little of the old Fox pep.

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

Aug 5, 2005

2/4

Like San Francisco, events sort of just happen and allegiances just sort of shift around to stall time before the grand finale.

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Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy)

Esquire Magazine

Apr 17, 2020

...quite a sociological punch, and a real Chicago flavor. Dirty politics, saloon gangs, slums, tricked elections, fake reform parties. Why old Chicago?

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Diego Galán

El Pais (Spain)

Sep 3, 2019

The sincerity of all the actors still surprises. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Ann Ross

Maclean's Magazine

Jul 22, 2019

Serious students of the cinema shouldn't miss In Old Chicago. Neither should ordinary folk who like excitement and spectacle and the fun of running after the fire reels.

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Harry M

Aug 21, 2018

One of the best dramas ever, I really enjoyed it. One of the best films of 20th Century Fox (and the first tanbem). Highly recommend.

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Ron L

Aug 29, 2017

Tyrone Power was thrust into the lead of this film when a deal Zanuck made fell through, and he does a terrific job as a cad. The special effects are good. Zanuck was not known for historical accuracy, but see it for what it is and enjoy it.

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Henry King

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Tyrone Power

Dion O'Leary

Alice Faye

Belle Fawcett

Don Ameche

Jack O'Leary

Alice Brady

Molly O'Leary

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Synopsis

In 1871 Chicago, honest lawyer Jack (Don Ameche) and his reckless saloon owner brother Dion (Tyrone Power) are two very different men attracted to the same beautiful singer, Belle (Alice Faye). Personally and professionally at odds, their relationship is tested as Jack becomes mayor of Chicago, while his brother becomes a leader in disreputable entertainments. Their conflict culminates in the Great Chicago Fire, started by a cow belonging to their mother, Mrs. O'Leary (Alice Brady).

Director: Henry King
Producer: Darryl F Zanuck
Screenwriter: Lamar Trotti, Sonya Levien
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 6, 1938, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 22, 2013
Runtime: 1h 35m

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