City of Shadows (1955)
The inside story of a criminal empire spawned on city streets...its laws executed in back alleys in bullets and blood
After several years of supporting parts, Victor McLaglen once more landed a leading role in Republic's City of Shadows. McLaglen plays Big Tim Channing, an ageing but powerful gangster who raises young newsboy Dan Mason as his own son. Upon reaching adulthood, Mason (John Baer) becomes a law student, with the covert (and illegal) help of Channing. Despite his checkered past, Mason opts for honesty when he falls in love with Fern Fellows (Kathleen Crowley). This decision ultimately spells the doom for Mason's mentor Big Tim.
Director: William Witney
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: June 2, 1955
Cast
- Victor McLaglen - Big Tim Channing
- John Baer - Dan Mason
- Kathleen Crowley - Fern Fellows
- Anthony Caruso - Tony Finetti
- June Vincent - Linda Fairaday
- Richard Reeves - Angelo Di Bruno
- Paul Maxey - Davis, Disbarred Lawyer
- Frank Ferguson - District Attorney Hunt
- Richard Travis - Phil Jergins
- Kay E. Kuter - Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)
Screenplay
- Houston Branch (Screenplay)
Music: Robert Armbruster, R. Dale Butts
Cinematography: Reggie Lanning
Editing: Tony Martinelli
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
law school, slot machine, racketeer, newsboy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is City of Shadows about?
- After several years of supporting parts, Victor McLaglen once more landed a leading role in Republic's City of Shadows. McLaglen plays Big Tim Channing, an ageing but powerful gangster who raises young newsboy Dan Mason as his own son. Upon reaching adulthood, Mason (John Baer) becomes a law student, with the covert (and illegal) help of Channing. Despite his checkered past, Mason opts for honesty when he falls in love with Fern Fellows (Kathleen Crowley). This decision ultimately spells the doom for Mason's mentor Big Tim.
- Who directed City of Shadows?
- City of Shadows was directed by William Witney.
- Who stars in City of Shadows?
- City of Shadows stars Victor McLaglen, John Baer, Kathleen Crowley, Anthony Caruso, June Vincent, Richard Reeves.
- How long is City of Shadows?
- City of Shadows has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is City of Shadows?
- City of Shadows is a Crime film.
- Where was City of Shadows produced?
- City of Shadows was produced in United States of America.