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title: "The Widow from Chicago"
year: 1930
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-widow-from-chicago-1930"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 118134
imdb_id: "tt0021551"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 64
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Widow from Chicago (1930) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-widow-from-chicago-1930

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Widow from Chicago
Release Date: 11/23/1930 (US)
Genres: Crime, Drama, and Romance
Runtime: 1h 4m
Synopsis: A woman infiltrates a criminal mob to avenge her brother's death.
Director: Edward F. Cline
Other info: "WIDOW STEALS GANGSTERS LOVE" (tagline/description snippet).
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Widow from Chicago is a 1930 film categorized within the crime, drama, and romance genres.
Drafting Sentence 2 (Details): Directed by Edward F. Cline, the production has a runtime of 1 hour and 4 minutes.
Drafting Sentence 3 (Plot): The story follows a woman who infiltrates a criminal mob in order to avenge the death of her brother.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edward F. Cline
- **Networks / Studios**: First National Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alice White** as *Polly Henderson, aka Polly Dorgan*
- **Edward G. Robinson** as *Dominic*
- **Neil Hamilton** as *Georgie 'Swifty' Dorgan*
- **Frank McHugh** as *Slug O'Donnell*
- **Lee Shumway** as *Johnston (Credits) / Chris Johnson*
- **Brooks Benedict** as *Mr. Mullins, Floor Manager*
- **E.H. Calvert** as *Police Captain R.L. Davis*
- **Betty Francisco** as *Helen*
- **Harold Goodwin** as *James 'Jimmy' Henderson*
- **Ernie Alexander** as *Newsboy (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Widow from Chicago online?
The Widow from Chicago is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Widow from Chicago worth watching?
The Widow from Chicago holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 10 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Widow from Chicago and when was it released?
The Widow from Chicago is a feature film with a runtime of 64 minutes. It was released in 1930. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Widow from Chicago?
The Widow from Chicago was directed by Edward F. Cline.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Widow from Chicago — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/118134)
- [The Widow from Chicago (1930) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021551/fullcredits/)
- [The Widow from Chicago (1930) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/118134-the-widow-from-chicago/cast)
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