The Widow from Chicago
“WIDOW STEALS GANGSTERS LOVE”
Synopsis
A woman infiltrates a criminal mob to avenge her brother's death.
Top Cast
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Alice White
Polly Henderson, aka Polly Dorgan
Edward G. Robinson
Dominic
Neil Hamilton
Georgie 'Swifty' Dorgan
Frank McHugh
Slug O'Donnell
Lee Shumway
Johnston (Credits) / Chris Johnson
Brooks Benedict
Mr. Mullins, Floor Manager
E.H. Calvert
Police Captain R.L. Davis
Betty Francisco
Helen
Harold Goodwin
James 'Jimmy' Henderson
Ernie Alexander
Newsboy (uncredited)
Allan Cavan
Police Sergeant Jerry Dunn (uncredited)
Anne Cornwall
Mazie (uncredited)
Mike Donlin
Dominic's Lookout at the Crystal Palace (uncredited)
John Elliott
Detective T. Finnegan (uncredited)
Mary Foy
Gossiping Irish Neighbor (uncredited)
Al Hill
Johnson's Henchman (uncredited)
Robert Homans
Patrolman (uncredited)
Dorothy Mathews
Cora (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Baldwin
- Original Title
- The Widow from Chicago
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Earl Baldwin
Sol Polito
Edward Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
Edward F. Cline
Director
Earl Baldwin
Screenplay
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Edward Schroeder
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Widow from Chicago
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Widow from Chicago about?
A woman infiltrates a criminal mob to avenge her brother's death.
Who directed The Widow from Chicago?
The Widow from Chicago was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in The Widow from Chicago?
The principal cast of The Widow from Chicago includes Alice White, Edward G. Robinson, Neil Hamilton, Frank McHugh, Lee Shumway.
When was The Widow from Chicago released and how long is it?
The Widow from Chicago was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.