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City of Shadows (1955)

1955-06-02 · 1h 10m · EN
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The inside story of a criminal empire spawned on city streets...its laws executed in back alleys in bullets and blood

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.

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William WitneyDirector

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Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenBig Tim ChanningJohn BaerJohn BaerDan MasonKathleen CrowleyKathleen CrowleyFern FellowsAnthony CarusoAnthony CarusoTony FinettiJune VincentJune VincentLinda FairadayRichard ReevesRichard ReevesAngelo Di BrunoPaul MaxeyPaul MaxeyDavis, Disbarred LawyerFrank FergusonFrank FergusonDistrict Attorney HuntRichard TravisRichard TravisPhil JerginsKay E. KuterKay E. KuterBartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)Nicolas CosterNicolas CosterRoy FellowsGloria PallGloria PallWaitress

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Law schoolSlot machineNewsboyRacketeer

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Frequently asked questions about City of Shadows

What is City of Shadows about?

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.

How long is City of Shadows?

City of Shadows has a runtime of 70 minutes.