The Innocents of Chicago
Synopsis
Naïve young Englishman, Silas P. Binns inherits a substantial business in Chicago. Unaware of the city's reputation for rampant organized crime during the Prohibition era, Silas arrives in America with idealistic expectations. Upon his arrival, he finds himself inadvertently caught in the middle of a fierce and dangerous turf war between rival gangster factions. The humor of the film stems from Silas's "innocent" and oblivious nature as he navigates the violent underworld of Chicago, often mistaking life-threatening situations for ordinary business or social interactions.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lupino Lane
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Arliss, J.W. Drawbell, Reginald Simpson
- Original Title
- The Innocents of Chicago
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lupino Lane
Leslie Arliss, J.W. Drawbell, Reginald Simpson
Ernest Palmer
Leslie Norman
Lupino Lane
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Arliss
Writer
Lupino Lane
Director
Leslie Norman
Editor
Lupino Lane
Producer
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
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What is The Innocents of Chicago about?
Naïve young Englishman, Silas P. Binns inherits a substantial business in Chicago. Unaware of the city's reputation for rampant organized crime during the Prohibition era, Silas arrives in America with idealistic expectations. Upon his arrival, he finds himself inadvertently caught in the middle of a fierce and dangerous turf war between rival gangster factions. The humor of the film stems from Silas's "innocent" and oblivious nature as he navigates the violent underworld of Chicago, often mistaking life-threatening situations for ordinary business or social interactions.
Who directed The Innocents of Chicago?
The Innocents of Chicago was directed by Lupino Lane.
Who stars in The Innocents of Chicago?
The principal cast of The Innocents of Chicago includes Henry Kendall, Margot Grahame, Binnie Barnes, Bernard Nedell, Ben Welden.
When was The Innocents of Chicago released and how long is it?
The Innocents of Chicago was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.