DRAMA . 1945 . 1h 8m

The Chicago Kid_

"A STORY OF REVENGE!"

The story of Joe Ferrill, whose efforts to raise enough money so that his imprisoned father can live comfortably upon release come to naught when the elder Ferrill dies behind bars. Vowing revenge on Society, Joe aligns himself with a bunch of gangsters. He intends to use his mob connections to get even with auditor John Mitchell, the man whose testimony sent Joe's dad to the Big House. But Joe hasn't counted on falling in love with Mitchell's pretty daughter Chris.

Starring Don 'Red' Barry, Otto Kruger, Tom Powers

1h 8m

Runtime

1945

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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A STORY OF REVENGE!

The story of Joe Ferrill, whose efforts to raise enough money so that his imprisoned father can live comfortably upon release come to naught when the elder Ferrill dies behind bars. Vowing revenge on Society, Joe aligns himself with a bunch of gangsters. He intends to use his mob connections to get even with auditor John Mitchell, the man whose testimony sent Joe's dad to the Big House. But Joe hasn't counted on falling in love with Mitchell's pretty daughter Chris.

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Cast

Don 'Red' Barry stars as Joe Ferrill in The Chicago Kid.

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Year context

The Chicago Kid was released 81 years ago in 1945.

Overview

The story of Joe Ferrill, whose efforts to raise enough money so that his imprisoned father can live comfortably upon release come to naught when the elder F...

The Chicago Kid is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 8m.

CAST (12)

Don 'Red' Barry

Don 'Red' Barry

Otto Kruger

Tom Powers

Tom Powers

Mike Thurber

Lynne Roberts

Henry H. Daniels Jr.

Henry H. Daniels Jr.

Bill Mitchell

Chick Chandler

Joseph Crehan

Jay Novello

Paul Harvey

Addison Richards

Addison Richards

Kenne Duncan

Gladden James

Wright (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release

June 29, 1945

Status

Released

Runtime

68 min (1h 8m)

Country

United States

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Chicago Kid about?

The story of Joe Ferrill, whose efforts to raise enough money so that his imprisoned father can live comfortably upon release come to naught when the elder Ferrill dies behind bars. Vowing revenge on Society, Joe aligns himself with a bunch of gangsters. He intends to use his mob connections to get even with auditor John Mitchell, the man whose testimony sent Joe's dad to the Big House. But Joe hasn't counted on falling in love with Mitchell's pretty daughter Chris.

How long is The Chicago Kid?

The Chicago Kid has a runtime of 68 minutes (1h 8m).

Who stars in The Chicago Kid?

The cast of The Chicago Kid includes Don 'Red' Barry, Otto Kruger, Tom Powers, Lynne Roberts, Henry H. Daniels Jr..

GENRES (2)

Drama Crime