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Chicago Calling

Chicago Calling

1951Movie⏱️ 1h 15m
DramaFilm-NoirThriller
7.1
IMDB Rating
393 votes

A poor father makes monumental efforts to get money to keep his phone installed, so he can get word on his critically injured little daughter.

Director
John Reinhardt
Writers
John Reinhardt, Peter Berneis
Stars
Dan Duryea, Mary Anderson, Gordon Gebert
Release Date
January 11, 1952
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 14
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Dan Duryea
Dan Duryea
as William R. Cannon
Mary Anderson
Mary Anderson
as Mary Cannon
Gordon Gebert
Gordon Gebert
as Bobby
Ross Elliott
Ross Elliott
as Jim
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Melinda Casey
as Nancy Cannon
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Judith Trafford
as Barbara 'Babs' Kimball
Marcia Mae Jones
Marcia Mae Jones
as Peggy
Roy Engel
Roy Engel
as Pete
Dick Curtis
Dick Curtis
as Road Gang Foreman
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Bob Fallon
as Art

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Motion Picture Center Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
Arrowhead Pictures

🏷️ Keywords

moneyfathertwo word titlecity name in titleplace name in title

🎯 Categories

Film NoirDramaThriller

⭐ Featured Review

"Chicago Calling" left a lasting impression on me.
by skyotter2007-11-09
9/10

"I saw "Chicago Calling" sometime in the 1950's. I was a kid at the time. I have seen this movie only that one time; it left an indelible impression on me. I really FELT for this man who was waiting for a phone call to find out the status of his wife and child -- who were in a car accident. Whenever I hear the name of the actor, Dan Duryea, I recall his amazing, heart-wrenching performance in this film. And I remember the ANXIETY Duryea's character endured; that his telephone -- while waiting for this crucial call -- was going to be disconnected for non-payment. Since that f..."

📖 Synopsis

A poor father makes monumental efforts to get money to keep his phone installed, so he can get word on his critically injured little daughter.