The Widow from Chicago (1930)

Description

The Widow from Chicago is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by Victor Fleming and starring Ruth Chatterton, John Boles, and Lewis Stone. The film is based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Frederick Hazlitt Brennan. The film tells the story of a wealthy widow, Helen Ferguson (Chatterton), who is accused of murdering her husband, a wealthy industrialist. She is defended by her attorney, David Burton (Boles), who believes her to be innocent. The film follows the trial and the events leading up to it. The Widow from Chicago was a critical and commercial success. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress (for Chatterton). The film was also praised for its cinematography and Fleming's direction.