The Big City
“The Master of Them All...Triumphs Again...As he did in "The Unholy Three."”
Synopsis
Gangster boss Chuck Collins, despite his ruthlessness, is a basically decent fellow. Collins is plagued by a rival gang, led by deceptively boyish Curly, who has been stealing jewelry from the rich and famous. Collins tricks the other crooks into turning the gems over to him, intending to use them for his own profit. But sweet heroine Sunshine eventually persuades Collins and his cohorts to turn honest. Considered a lost film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Tod Browning
- Original Title
- The Big City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Tod Browning
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big City
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What is The Big City about?
Gangster boss Chuck Collins, despite his ruthlessness, is a basically decent fellow. Collins is plagued by a rival gang, led by deceptively boyish Curly, who has been stealing jewelry from the rich and famous. Collins tricks the other crooks into turning the gems over to him, intending to use them for his own profit. But sweet heroine Sunshine eventually persuades Collins and his cohorts to turn honest. Considered a lost film.
Who directed The Big City?
The Big City was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in The Big City?
The principal cast of The Big City includes Lon Chaney, Marceline Day, James Murray, Betty Compson, John George.
When was The Big City released and how long is it?
The Big City was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.