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.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
68 min (1h 8m)
Country

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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..

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Drama Crime
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