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The Widow from Chicago
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The Widow from Chicago

1930-11-23 · 64 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama · Romance

A woman infiltrates a criminal mob to avenge her brother's death.

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Directors
Edward F. Cline
Production companies
First National Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alice WhiteAlice WhitePolly Henderson, aka Polly Dorgan
Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonDominic
Neil HamiltonNeil HamiltonGeorgie 'Swifty' Dorgan
Frank McHughFrank McHughSlug O'Donnell
Lee ShumwayLee ShumwayJohnston (Credits) / Chris Johnson
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictMr. Mullins, Floor Manager
E.H. CalvertE.H. CalvertPolice Captain R.L. Davis
Betty FranciscoBetty FranciscoHelen
Harold GoodwinHarold GoodwinJames 'Jimmy' Henderson
Ernie AlexanderNewsboy (uncredited)
Allan CavanAllan CavanPolice Sergeant Jerry Dunn (uncredited)
Anne CornwallAnne CornwallMazie (uncredited)
Mike DonlinMike DonlinDominic's Lookout at the Crystal Palace (uncredited)
John ElliottJohn ElliottDetective T. Finnegan (uncredited)
Mary FoyMary FoyGossiping Irish Neighbor (uncredited)
Al HillAl HillJohnson's Henchman (uncredited)
Robert HomansRobert HomansPatrolman (uncredited)
Dorothy MathewsDorothy MathewsCora (uncredited)
Caroline RankinCaroline RankinGossiping Neighbor (uncredited)

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