The Chicago Kid (1945)
A STORY OF REVENGE!
The story of Joe Ferrill, whose efforts to raise enough money so that his imprisoned father can live comfortably upon release come to naught when the elder Ferrill dies behind bars. Vowing revenge on Society, Joe aligns himself with a bunch of gangsters. He intends to use his mob connections to get even with auditor John Mitchell, the man whose testimony sent Joe's dad to the Big House. But Joe hasn't counted on falling in love with Mitchell's pretty daughter Chris.
Director: Frank McDonald
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: June 29, 1945
Cast
- Don 'Red' Barry - Joe Ferrill
- Otto Kruger - John Mitchell
- Tom Powers - Mike Thurber
- Lynne Roberts - Chris Mitchell
- Henry H. Daniels Jr. - Bill Mitchell
- Chick Chandler - Squeak
- Joseph Crehan - Chief Rogers
- Jay Novello - Pinky
- Paul Harvey - Carter
- Addison Richards - The Warden
Screenplay
- Jack Townley (Screenplay)
- Karl Brown (Story)
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
chicago, illinois
More Films by Director: Frank McDonald
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Chicago Kid about?
- The story of Joe Ferrill, whose efforts to raise enough money so that his imprisoned father can live comfortably upon release come to naught when the elder Ferrill dies behind bars. Vowing revenge on Society, Joe aligns himself with a bunch of gangsters. He intends to use his mob connections to get even with auditor John Mitchell, the man whose testimony sent Joe's dad to the Big House. But Joe hasn't counted on falling in love with Mitchell's pretty daughter Chris.
- Who directed The Chicago Kid?
- The Chicago Kid was directed by Frank McDonald.
- Who stars in The Chicago Kid?
- The Chicago Kid stars Don 'Red' Barry, Otto Kruger, Tom Powers, Lynne Roberts, Henry H. Daniels Jr., Chick Chandler.
- How long is The Chicago Kid?
- The Chicago Kid has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is The Chicago Kid?
- The Chicago Kid is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was The Chicago Kid produced?
- The Chicago Kid was produced in United States of America.