Chicago Deadline(1949)
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Chicago Deadline Synopsis
On Chicago's South Side reporter Ed Ames finds the body of a dead girl. Her address book leads to a host of names of men frightened by her death but claiming never to have known her. Ames comes to know quite a lot, dangerously so.
Chicago Deadline (1949) is a drama and crime film directed by Lewis Allen, released on November 3, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Alan Ladd, Donna Reed, June Havoc and Irene Hervey. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Lewis Allen
- Writers:
- Tiffany Thayer, Warren Duff
- Producers:
- Robert Fellows
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Chicago Deadline (1949) Trailer
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Chicago Deadline Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Ladd
as Ed Adams
Donna Reed
as Rosita Jean D'Ur
June Havoc
as Leona
Irene Hervey
as Belle Dorset
Arthur Kennedy
as Tommy Ditman
Berry Kroeger
as Solly Wellman
Harold Vermilyea
as Anstruder
Shepperd Strudwick
as Blacky Franchot
Dave Willock
as Pig
Gavin Muir
as G. G. Temple
John Beal
as Paul Jean d'Ur
Tom Powers
as Howard
Key crew
Directed by Lewis Allen, written by Tiffany Thayer and Warren Duff, produced by Robert Fellows.
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Chicago Deadline Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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Chicago Deadline – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chicago Deadline online?
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Who stars in Chicago Deadline?
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The main cast of Chicago Deadline (1949) includes Alan Ladd, Donna Reed, June Havoc, Irene Hervey and Arthur Kennedy. The film was directed by Lewis Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chicago Deadline released?
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Chicago Deadline was released on November 3, 1949 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Chicago Deadline worth watching?
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Chicago Deadline (1949) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chicago Deadline?
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