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
City of Shadows Synopsis
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.
City of Shadows (1955) is a crime film directed by William Witney, released on June 2, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Victor McLaglen, John Baer, Kathleen Crowley and Anthony Caruso. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- William Witney
- Writers:
- Houston Branch
- Cinematographer:
- Reggie Lanning
- Composer:
- Robert Armbruster
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
City of Shadows Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victor McLaglen
as Big Tim Channing
John Baer
as Dan Mason
Kathleen Crowley
as Fern Fellows
Anthony Caruso
as Tony Finetti
June Vincent
as Linda Fairaday
Richard Reeves
as Angelo Di Bruno
Paul Maxey
as Davis, Disbarred Lawyer
Frank Ferguson
as District Attorney Hunt
Richard Travis
as Phil Jergins
Kay E. Kuter
as Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)
Nicolas Coster
as Roy Fellows
- Fern Hall
Fern Hall
as Miss Hall
Key crew
Directed by William Witney, written by Houston Branch.
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City of Shadows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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City of Shadows – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in City of Shadows?
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The main cast of City of Shadows (1955) includes Victor McLaglen, John Baer, Kathleen Crowley, Anthony Caruso and June Vincent. The film was directed by William Witney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City of Shadows released?
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City of Shadows was released on June 2, 1955 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is City of Shadows worth watching?
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City of Shadows (1955) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.