City That Never Sleeps

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...

Cast

Gig Young

as Johnny Kelly

Mala Powers

as Sally 'Angel Face' Connors

William Talman

as Hayes Stewart

Edward Arnold

as Penrod Biddel

Chill Wills

as Sgt. Joe, the 'Voice of Chicago'

Marie Windsor

as Lydia Biddel

Paula Raymond

as Kathy Kelly

Otto Hulett

as Sgt. John 'Pop' Kelly Sr.

Wally Cassell

as Gregg Warren

Ron Hagerthy

as Stubby Kelly

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