The Girl from Chicago (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1932, The Girl from Chicago is a drama, crime and music film directed by Oscar Micheaux, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. An undercover government agent on a case in Mississippi meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman who's being menaced by a local crime boss.
Who’s in it. The Girl from Chicago stars Grace Smith as Liza Hatfield, Carl Mahon as Alonzo White, Juano Hernández as Gomez and Eunice Brooks as Mary Austin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Girl from Chicago has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl from Chicago page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl from Chicago tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl from Chicago (1932)?
- In US, The Girl from Chicago is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girl from Chicago worth watching?
- The Girl from Chicago holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl from Chicago?
- The Girl from Chicago stars Grace Smith, Carl Mahon, Juano Hernández, Eunice Brooks and Starr Calloway.
- When was The Girl from Chicago released?
- The Girl from Chicago was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.