In Old Chicago

Name: In Old Chicago
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1938-04-15
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 6.7

1938 · Movie · NR · 111 min · ★ 6.7 · 62% critics

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In 1870s Chicago, two brothers rise from humble beginnings and end up on opposing paths as power, politics, and ambition pull them into conflict. Their family story unfolds against a city heading toward one of its most devastating disasters.

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Years: 1938
Release date: 1938-04-15
Language: English
Rated: NR
Runtime: 111 min
Critic score: 62/100
TMDB rating: 6.7/10 (48 votes)
Box office: $2,500,000
Budget: $1,800,000

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You may enjoy this if you like old-school historical melodramas that build toward a big city disaster, especially if San Francisco worked for you; Not for you if you want a brisk pace or a tightly focused history lesson.

Pros: strong final fire sequence; lively sibling rivalry; rich old-Hollywood atmosphere | Cons: slow build; melodramatic story beats; uneven romance and songs