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City of Shadows
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City of Shadows

1955-06-02 · 70 min · ★ 5.5

Crime

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.

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Directors
William Witney
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenBig Tim Channing
John BaerJohn BaerDan Mason
Kathleen CrowleyKathleen CrowleyFern Fellows
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoTony Finetti
June VincentJune VincentLinda Fairaday
Richard ReevesRichard ReevesAngelo Di Bruno
Paul MaxeyPaul MaxeyDavis, Disbarred Lawyer
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonDistrict Attorney Hunt
Richard TravisRichard TravisPhil Jergins
Kay E. KuterKay E. KuterBartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)
Nicolas CosterNicolas CosterRoy Fellows
Fern HallMiss Hall
Gloria PallGloria PallWaitress

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