In Old Chicago (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1938, In Old Chicago is an action and drama film directed by Henry King, running about 111 minutes. “The Great American Motion Picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The O'Leary brothers -- honest Jack and roguish Dion -- become powerful figures, and eventually rivals, in Chicago on the eve of its Great Fire.
Who’s in it. In Old Chicago stars Tyrone Power as Dion O'Leary, Alice Faye as Belle Fawcett, Don Ameche as Jack O'Leary and Alice Brady as Molly O'Leary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, In Old Chicago has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In Old Chicago page.
If you liked it. Fans of In Old Chicago tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In Old Chicago (1938)?
- In US, In Old Chicago is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In Old Chicago worth watching?
- In Old Chicago holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In Old Chicago?
- In Old Chicago stars Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Alice Brady and Andy Devine.
- When was In Old Chicago released?
- In Old Chicago was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.