In Old Chicago

In Old Chicago is a 1938 American drama film directed by Henry King. The screenplay by Sonya Levien and Lamar Trotti was based on the Niven Busch story, We the OLearys. The film is a fictionalized account about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and stars Alice Brady as Mrs. OLeary, the owner of the cow which started the fire, and Tyrone Power and Don Ameche as her sons. It also stars Alice Faye and Andy Devine. At the time of its release, it was one of the most expensive movies ever made.

Dion becomes enamoured with a feisty saloonbar singer, Belle, who works for Warren. After a stormy courtship they become lovers. Meanwhile, Bob, the youngest OLeary son, who helps his mother, is in love with Gretchen, an innocent German girl. They meet in the barn watched by the OLearys cow Daisy and plan to marry. Mrs OLeary approves of the match, but expresses disdain for the looseliving Belle.Dion and Belle bribe the local politicians to set up a saloon on the street where the tramline will pass. Dion makes a deal to support Warrens political career and carve up business in the town. However, Dions dishonest practices lead to conflict with his brother Jack when one of Dions cronies is arrested for multiple voting. Dion later decides to support his brother rather than Warren in the election, convinced he can cut out Warren altogether and reignin Jacks reformist zeal. He is increasingly attracted by the daughter of the corrupt local senator, leading to conflicts with Belle. Bob and Gretchen marry and have a baby. ........

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