The Widow from Chicago (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1930, The Widow from Chicago is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Edward F. Cline, running about 64 minutes. “WIDOW STEALS GANGSTERS LOVE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman infiltrates a criminal mob to avenge her brother's death.
Who’s in it. The Widow from Chicago stars Alice White as Polly Henderson, aka Polly Dorgan, Edward G. Robinson as Dominic, Neil Hamilton as Georgie 'Swifty' Dorgan and Frank McHugh as Slug O'Donnell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Widow from Chicago has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Widow from Chicago page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Widow 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 Widow from Chicago (1930)?
- In US, The Widow from Chicago is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Widow from Chicago worth watching?
- The Widow from Chicago holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Widow from Chicago?
- The Widow from Chicago stars Alice White, Edward G. Robinson, Neil Hamilton, Frank McHugh and Lee Shumway.
- When was The Widow from Chicago released?
- The Widow from Chicago was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.