Chicago After Midnight
Synopsis
Gangster Jim Boyd serves a 15-year prison term when Hardy, a rival crook, doublecrosses him. On his release from prison, Boyd seeks out Hardy in Chicago, where he runs a cafe and bootleg operation. He makes the acquaintance of Mona Gale, a dancer in Hardy's cafe who is engaged to marry Jack Waring, the orchestra leader. Unaware that Mona is his daughter, Boyd shoots Hardy in a brawl and leaves behind evidence implicating Waring as the murderer. After Hardy's death, Mona joins Boyd's gang to gather evidence proving her fiancé's innocence. The gang members discover that Mona has dealings with the police, and they begin to torture her. Having learned of Mona's relationship to him at the last minute, Boyd arrives at the gang's hideout in time to save her. He confesses to killing Hardy before he dies from a wound inflicted by one of his own gang, thus freeing Waring to marry Mona.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Ince
- Screenplay & Story
- Enid Hibbard, Charles Harris
- Original Title
- Chicago After Midnight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Ince
Enid Hibbard, Charles Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Enid Hibbard
Writer
Ralph Ince
Director
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What is Chicago After Midnight about?
Gangster Jim Boyd serves a 15-year prison term when Hardy, a rival crook, doublecrosses him. On his release from prison, Boyd seeks out Hardy in Chicago, where he runs a cafe and bootleg operation. He makes the acquaintance of Mona Gale, a dancer in Hardy's cafe who is engaged to marry Jack Waring, the orchestra leader. Unaware that Mona is his daughter, Boyd shoots Hardy in a brawl and leaves behind evidence implicating Waring as the murderer. After Hardy's death, Mona joins Boyd's gang to gather evidence proving her fiancé's innocence. The gang members discover that Mona has dealings with the police, and they begin to torture her. Having learned of Mona's relationship to him at the last minute, Boyd arrives at the gang's hideout in time to save her. He confesses to killing Hardy before he dies from a wound inflicted by one of his own gang, thus freeing Waring to marry Mona.
Who directed Chicago After Midnight?
Chicago After Midnight was directed by Ralph Ince.
Who stars in Chicago After Midnight?
The principal cast of Chicago After Midnight includes Ralph Ince, James Pier Mason, Helen Jerome Eddy, Robert Seiter, Frank Mills.
When was Chicago After Midnight released and how long is it?
Chicago After Midnight was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.