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7.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR19271h 10mUnited States of America

The Girl from Chicago

“ROMANCE OF DARING AND DANGER!”

Synopsis

Mary Carlton, who lives with her invalid father on a cotton plantation, receives a letter from Bob, her brother, in New York, stating that he faces death in the electric chair for a crime of which he claims to be innocent. Determined to save him, she goes there, learns of his association with an underworld gang, and begins to suspect Handsome Joe of a connection with the crime.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 19, 1927

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ray Enright
Screenplay & Story
C. Graham Baker, Arthur Somers Roche
Original Title
The Girl from Chicago
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 10m
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ray Enright

Screenplay & Story

C. Graham Baker, Arthur Somers Roche

Department Leadership Roster

Ray Enright

Ray Enright

Director

C. Graham Baker

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Girl from Chicago.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl from Chicago

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Girl from Chicago about?

Mary Carlton, who lives with her invalid father on a cotton plantation, receives a letter from Bob, her brother, in New York, stating that he faces death in the electric chair for a crime of which he claims to be innocent. Determined to save him, she goes there, learns of his association with an underworld gang, and begins to suspect Handsome Joe of a connection with the crime.

Who directed The Girl from Chicago?

The Girl from Chicago was directed by Ray Enright.

Who stars in The Girl from Chicago?

The principal cast of The Girl from Chicago includes Conrad Nagel, Myrna Loy, William Russell, Carroll Nye, Paul Panzer.

When was The Girl from Chicago released and how long is it?

The Girl from Chicago was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl from Chicago?

The Girl from Chicago holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).