City of Shadows (1955)
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.
Director:
William Witney
Writer:
Houston Branch
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Victor McLaglen as Big Tim Channing |
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John Baer as Dan Mason |
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Kathleen Crowley as Fern Fellows |
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Anthony Caruso as Tony Finetti |
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June Vincent as Linda Fairaday |
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Richard Reeves as Angelo Di Bruno |
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Paul Maxey as Davis, Disbarred Lawyer |
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Frank Ferguson as District Attorney Hunt |
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Richard Travis as Phil Jergins |
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Kay E. Kuter as Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter) |
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Nicolas Coster as Roy Fellows |
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Fern Hall as Miss Hall |
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Gloria Pall as Waitress |
| Sound | Robert Armbruster | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | R. Dale Butts | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Houston Branch | Screenplay |
| Directing | William Witney | Director |
| Editing | Tony Martinelli | Editor |
| Camera | Reggie Lanning | Director of Photography |