Call Northside 777 (1948) | |
| Director(s) | Henry Hathaway |
| Producer(s) | Otto Lang, Darryl F. Zanuck (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Crime, Drama, Film Noir, Historical, Mystery |
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Call Northside 777 Overview:
Call Northside 777 (1948) was a Crime - Drama Film directed by Henry Hathaway and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck and Otto Lang.
SYNOPSIS
In this documentary-style drama based on a true story, a reporter tries to prove that a man in prison for murder has been wrongly convicted. A great performance by Stewart as the persistent journalist.
(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).
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Film Noir Review: Call Northside 777 (1948)
By Danilo Castro on Feb 24, 2022 From Classic Movie Hub Blog“It’s a good world, outside.” No actor better represents American decency than James Stewart. In both his military and movie career, Stewart was the everyman, the humble hero who managed to get the job done through sheer force of will. He was someone you innately rooted for, and... Read full article
James Stewart decides to “Call Northside 777”
By Stephen Reginald on Sep 24, 2021 From Classic Movie ManJames Stewart decides to “Call Northside 777” Call Northside 777 (1948) is a docudrama directed by Henry Hathaway and starring James Stewart, Richard Conte, Lee J. Cobb, and Helen Walker. The film is based on articles in the Chicago Daily Times.P.J. McNeal (Stewart), a reporter the ... Read full article
Call Northside 777 (1948)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 29, 2015 From 4 Star FilmsIt’s not really noir and it’s hardly a procedural. After all, it’s not from the point of view of the cops, but an intrepid investigative journalist who is looking to clear a man’s name after 12 years. Henry Hathaway’s film has the feel of a docudrama much in the same ve... Read full article
Call Northside 777 (1948)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 29, 2015 From 4 Star FilmsIt’s not really noir and it’s hardly a procedural. After all, it’s not from the point of view of the cops, but an intrepid investigative journalist who is looking to clear a man’s name after 12 years. Henry Hathaway’s film has the feel of a docudrama much in the same ve... Read full article
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on Aug 27, 2013 From Journeys in Classic FilmLongtime readers of my site are aware of my love/hate relationship with Jimmy Stewart.? It isn’t that I hate him, I just find a lot of his iconic roles to be overhyped.? With that, I decided to devote a day to him as part of my Summer Under the Stars series to move away from the Jimmy Stewart ... Read full article
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Quotes from
P.J. McNeal: [to warden, after trying to talk Tomek into confessing to get parole] You must run a nice jail: this guy doesn't want to get out either!
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Facts about
Frank's name in real life was Joseph Majczek. After being released from prison in 1945, he worked as an insurance agent in Chicago. For his wrongful imprisonment, the State of Illinois awarded him $24,000, which Majczek gave to his mother Tillie. Majczek eventually remarried his wife with whom he had divorced while he was in prison. His last years were spent in a mental institution; he died in 1983.
The man imprisoned with Frank/Majczek, Tommy, whose name in real life was Theodore Marcinkiewicz, was released from prison in 1950, five years after Majczek. Marcinkiewicz was awarded $35,000 from the State of Illinois for his 17 years of imprisonment.
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