The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
After several years of supporting parts, Victor McLaglen once more landed a leading role in Republic's City of Shadows. McLaglen plays Big Tim Channing, an ageing but powerful gangster who raises young newsboy Dan Mason as his own son. Upon reaching adulthood, Mason (John Baer) becomes a law student, with the covert (and illegal) help of Channing. Despite his checkered past, Mason opts for honesty when he falls in love with Fern Fellows (Kathleen Crowley). This decision ultimately spells the doom for Mason's mentor Big Tim.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert ArmbrusterOriginal Music Composer
- R. Dale ButtsOriginal Music Composer
- Houston BranchScreenplay
- William WitneyDirector
Cast
- Victor McLaglenBig Tim Channing
- John BaerDan Mason
- Kathleen CrowleyFern Fellows
- Anthony CarusoTony Finetti
- June VincentLinda Fairaday
- Richard ReevesAngelo Di Bruno
- Paul MaxeyDavis, Disbarred Lawyer
- Frank FergusonDistrict Attorney Hunt
- Richard TravisPhil Jergins
- Kay E. KuterBartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)
- Nicolas CosterRoy Fellows
- Fern HallMiss Hall
Stills
Themes
law schoolslot machineracketeernewsboy