Official movie poster for In Old Chicago (1938), a drama history film

In Old Chicago(1938)

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6.7(49)1h 51m1938-04-15
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In Old Chicago Synopsis

The O'Leary brothers -- honest Jack and roguish Dion -- become powerful figures, and eventually rivals, in Chicago on the eve of its Great Fire.

In Old Chicago (1938) is a drama and history film directed by Henry King, released on April 15, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche and Alice Brady. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 49 ratings.

Director:
Henry King
Writers:
Lamar Trotti, Sonya Levien, Niven Busch
Producers:
Darryl F. Zanuck
Cinematographer:
J. Peverell Marley
Production:
Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox
Budget:
$10,000,000
Status:
Released

In Old Chicago Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 49 ratings.

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6/10

The two "O'Leary" brothers grow up without their father in an house where their widowed mother runs quite a successful laundry business. One son, "Jack" (Don Ameche), shows promise as a lawyer; the other "Dion" (Tyrone Power) is a more inventive sort of fella. After a few, quite entertaining wooing antics, the latter hooks up with visiting chanteuse "Belle" (Alice Faye) and together they start a business that…

Reviewed on April 4, 2022

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In Old Chicago – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch In Old Chicago online?

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In Old Chicago (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in In Old Chicago?

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The main cast of In Old Chicago (1938) includes Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Alice Brady and Andy Devine. The film was directed by Henry King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was In Old Chicago released?

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In Old Chicago was released on April 15, 1938 and runs for 1h 51m.

Is In Old Chicago worth watching?

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In Old Chicago (1938) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.