City of Shadows
The inside story of a criminal empire spawned on city streets...its laws executed in back alleys in bullets and blood
1955 · 1h 10m · Approved
Crime
Directed by
William Witney
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- William Witney Director
- Victor McLaglen as Big Tim Channing
- John Baer as Dan Mason
- Kathleen Crowley as Fern Fellows
- Anthony Caruso as Tony Finetti
- June Vincent as Linda Fairaday
- Richard Reeves as Angelo Di Bruno
- Paul Maxey as Davis, Disbarred Lawyer
- Frank Ferguson as District Attorney Hunt
- Richard Travis as Phil Jergins
- Kay E. Kuter as Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)
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