Call Northside 777 (1948) — Perfery

(1948)Directed by Henry Hathaway111 minCrime, Drama

“It couldn't happen... but it did!”

In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal to look into the case. For some time, McNeal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.

James Stewartas P.J. 'Jim' McNeal

Richard Conteas Frank W. Wiecek

Lee J. Cobbas Brian Kelly

Helen Walkeras Laura McNeal

Betty Gardeas Wanda Skutnik

Kasia Orzazewskias Tillie Wiecek

Joanne De Berghas Helen Wiecek

Howard Smithas K.L. Palmer

Moroni Olsenas Parole Board Chairman

John McIntireas Sam Faxon

Paul Harveyas Martin J. Burns

Robert Adleras Taxicab Driver (uncredited)

Truman Bradleyas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Michael Chapinas Frank Wiecek Jr. (uncredited)

Jimmy Dimeas Poker Player (uncredited)

Rex Downingas Copy Boy (uncredited)

BE Ben Erwayas Photo Lab Technician (uncredited)

Helen Fosteras Secretary (uncredited)

Jonathan Haleas Governor's Aide Robert Winston (uncredited)

Percy Heltonas Mailman William Decker (uncredited)

Samuel S. Hindsas Judge Charles Moulton (uncredited)

Charles Laneas Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)

E.G. Marshallas Rayska (uncredited)

Addison Richardsas State Commissioner John Albertson (uncredited)