Chicago(1927)
DRAMATIC STORY OF A JAZZ CRAZED WIFE
Chicago Synopsis
Based on a true story, two-timing boozing wife Roxie Hart kills her lover in cold blood after he leaves her, and finagles her way out being indicted.
Chicago (1927) is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Frank Urson, released on December 23, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Phyllis Haver, Victor Varconi, Virginia Bradford and Robert Edeson. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Urson
- Writers:
- Lenore J. Coffee, Maurine Dallas Watkins
- Cinematographer:
- J. Peverell Marley
- Production:
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Chicago Cast & Crew
Main cast
Phyllis Haver
as Roxie Hart
Victor Varconi
as Amos Hart
Virginia Bradford
as Katie
Robert Edeson
as William Flynn
Eugene Pallette
as Rodney Casley
Warner Richmond
as Asst. District Attorney
T. Roy Barnes
as Reporter
Clarence Burton
as Police sergeant
Julia Faye
as Velma
May Robson
as Mrs. Morton - Matron
- Viola Louie
Viola Louie
as Two Gun Rosie
Key crew
Directed by Frank Urson, written by Lenore J. Coffee and Maurine Dallas Watkins.
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Chicago Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 25 ratings.
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Chicago – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chicago online?
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Chicago (1927) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chicago?
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The main cast of Chicago (1927) includes Phyllis Haver, Victor Varconi, Virginia Bradford, Robert Edeson and Eugene Pallette. The film was directed by Frank Urson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chicago released?
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Chicago was released on December 23, 1927 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Chicago worth watching?
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Chicago (1927) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.