The Earl of Chicago (1940): Cast
The Earl of Chicago is a 1940 drama directed by Richard Thorpe and Victor Saville, starring Sam Harris as Lord (uncredited), Eddie Marr and Ian Wolfe. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Directors
- Richard Thorpe and Victor Saville
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Earl of Chicago About?
The premise of The Earl of Chicago without spoilers.
Can a Lord of England be a Czar of the underworld? A behind the times Chicago bootlegger goes to England with his lawyer to claim his estate as the Earl of Gorley.
The Earl of Chicago Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- screwball comedy
- england
- title in title
- chicago illinois
- parliament
- murder
- nobility
- gangster
- distiller
- revenge
- frame up
- based on book
The Earl of Chicago Cast & Characters
Sam Harris leads the cast as Lord (uncredited), with Eddie Marr as Kilmount Salesman with Gun (uncredited) and Ian Wolfe as Reading Clerk (as Ian Wulf). Directed by Richard Thorpe and Victor Saville; 71 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Richard Thorpe
- Co-director Victor Saville
- Sam Harris as Lord (uncredited)
- Eddie Marr as Kilmount Salesman with Gun (uncredited)
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Ian Wolfe as Reading Clerk (as Ian Wulf) -
Reginald Owen as Gervase Gonwell
Also Starring in The Earl of Chicago
· 67 more- Robert Montgomery Robert Kilmount
- Edmund Gwenn Munsey, the Butler
- Matthew Boulton Ickerton (uncredited)
- William H. O'Brien Turnkey (uncredited)
- Harold Miller House of Lords Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Harry 'Snub' Pollard Townsman (uncredited)
- Edmund Mortimer Lord (uncredited)
- James Conaty Lord (uncredited)
- Forbes Murray Diplomat (uncredited)
- Olaf Hytten Hodges (uncredited)
- Billy Bevan Castle Guide
- Robert Warwick Clerk at Parliament (uncredited)
- Colin Kenny Sergeant (uncredited)
- William Haade Crapshooter (uncredited)
- Holmes Herbert Sergeant-at-Arms (uncredited)
- Edward Arnold Quentin 'Doc' Ramsey
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- Sayre Dearing Gunman in Card Game (uncredited)
- Barbara Bedford Ramsey's Secretary Martha Jackson (uncredited)
- Halliwell Hobbes Lord Chancellor
- Ben Welden Silky's Driver (uncredited)
- Leonard Mudie Mr. Allington (uncredited)
- Alec Craig Fingal's Son (uncredited)
- E. E. Clive Mr. Redwood
- Frank Baker Policeman (uncredited)
- Claude King Yeoman Usher (uncredited)
- Ivan F. Simpson Hargraves (uncredited)
- Anthony Warde Kilmount Salesman (uncredited)
- Miles Mander Attorney General (uncredited)
- Jimmy Aubrey Cockney (uncredited)
- Norma Varden Maureen Kilmount
- Ted Billings Townsman Outside House of Lords (uncredited)
- Frederick Worlock Lord Elfie (uncredited)
- Boyd Irwin Presiding Magistrate (uncredited)
- Zeffie Tilbury Miss Nana (uncredited)
- Gladys Blake 'Babe', Silken Legs (uncredited)
- John Burton Clerk (uncredited)
- Gladden James Silky's Secretary (uncredited)
- David Clyde Hanger-on (uncredited)
- Harry Allen Mayor (uncredited)
- Tempe Pigott Mrs. Oakes (uncredited)
- John Power Tourist (uncredited)
- William Stack Coroner (uncredited)
- Lowden Adams Floor Waiter (uncredited)
- George Anderson Prison Guard (uncredited)
- Vangie Beilby Old Maid (uncredited)
- Barlowe Borland Fingal (uncredited)
- Peter Godfrey Judson
- David Dunbar Plowman (uncredited)
- Alec Harford Mr. Dell (uncredited)
- Kenneth Hunter Lord Tyrmanell (uncredited)
- Frank Benson Sexton (uncredited)
- P.J. Kelly Hanger-on (uncredited)
- Ben Webster Gaffer Oakes (uncredited)
- Ellis Irving Russell (uncredited)
- Ronald Sinclair Master Gerald Kilmount
- Harold Howard Fisherman (uncredited)
- Arthur Mulliner Mr. Brackton (uncredited)
- Art Berry Sr. Seedsman (uncredited)
- Yvonne Severn Village Girl (uncredited)
- Paul England Chief Constable (uncredited)
- Bob Corey Fisherman (uncredited)
- Radford Allen Boy (uncredited)
- Colonel Ford Villager (uncredited)
- Henry Flynn Villager (uncredited)
- Leyton Lee Adjutant (uncredited)
- Nora Perry Receptionist (uncredited)
- Ralph Stock Constable (uncredited)
Cars in The Earl of Chicago
2 cars on screen: the 1938 Packard Super Eight and the unknown.
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1938 Packard Super Eight Important role -
unknown Minor role
The Earl of Chicago Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “De gangster van Chicago” and “Le gangster de Chicago”.
- Also known as
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- De gangster van Chicago
- Le gangster de Chicago
- O Conde de Chicago
- Chicago grófja
- El conde de Chicago
- Hertigen av Chicago
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The Earl of Chicago FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Earl of Chicago, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Earl of Chicago?
The Earl of Chicago runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Earl of Chicago released?
The Earl of Chicago was released on January 5, 1940.
Who directed The Earl of Chicago?
The Earl of Chicago was directed by Richard Thorpe and Victor Saville.
More films by Richard Thorpe Who is in the cast of The Earl of Chicago?
The Earl of Chicago stars Sam Harris as Lord (uncredited), Eddie Marr as Kilmount Salesman with Gun (uncredited) and Ian Wolfe as Reading Clerk (as Ian Wulf), among 71 credited actors.
Does The Earl of Chicago have a post-credit scene?
No. The Earl of Chicago has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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