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City That Never Sleeps (1953)

APPROVED 90 min  -  Crime | Drama | Film-Noir  -   12 June 1953 (USA)
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Johnny Kelly, who plans on resigning from the police force and leaving his wife the next day, has a very eventful last night on duty.

Director:

John H. Auer

Writer:

Steve Fisher
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gig Young Gig Young ...
Mala Powers ...
Sally 'Angel Face' Connors
William Talman William Talman ...
Hayes Stewart
Edward Arnold Edward Arnold ...
Penrod Biddel
Chill Wills ...
Sgt. Joe, the 'Voice of Chicago'
Marie Windsor Marie Windsor ...
Lydia Biddel
Paula Raymond Paula Raymond ...
Kathy Kelly
Otto Hulett ...
Sgt. John 'Pop' Kelly Sr.
Wally Cassell Wally Cassell ...
Gregg Warren
Ron Hagerthy Ron Hagerthy ...
Stubby Kelly
James Andelin James Andelin ...
Lt. Parker
Tom Poston ...
Detective (as Thomas Poston)
Bunny Kacher Bunny Kacher ...
Agnes DuBois
Philip L. Boddy Philip L. Boddy ...
Maitre d'Hotel
Thomas Jones Thomas Jones ...
Fancy Dan
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Storyline

Chicago cop Johnny Kelly, dissatisfied with his job and marriage, would like to run away with his stripper girlfriend Angel Face, but keeps getting cold feet. During one crowded night, Angel Face decides she's had enough vacillation, and crooked lawyer Biddel has an illegal mission for Johnny that could put him in a financial position to act. But other, conflicting schemes are also in progress... Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Stripper | Squad Car | Nightclub | Night Watchman | Patrolman  | See more »

Taglines:

...from the Honky Tonks to the penthouses...the creeps, the hoods, the killers come out to war with the city!

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Traqué dans Chicago See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

Sally 'Angel Face' Connors: I know how you feel, Joe.
Johnny Kelly: I don't think you have the slightest idea how I feel.
Sally 'Angel Face' Connors: Why do you say that?
Johnny Kelly: I feel like I'm in a cement mixer getting slowly chopped and pounded to death. I've seen all that I can stand to see.
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Connections

Referenced in Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse (2010) See more »