In Old Chicago
Seen it?1938 | 111 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Only the Brave, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1938: an older pace and style.
The O'Leary brothers -- honest Jack and roguish Dion -- become powerful figures, and eventually rivals, in Chicago on the eve of its Great Fire.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry King
- Tyrone PowerDion O'Leary
- Alice FayeBelle Fawcett
- Don AmecheJack O'Leary
- Alice BradyMolly O'Leary
- Andy DevinePickle Bixby
- Brian DonlevyGil Warren
- Phyllis BrooksAnn Colby
- Tom BrownBob O'Leary
- Sidney BlackmerGeneral Phil Sheridan
- Berton ChurchillSenator Colby