This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems This is a short preview. You can watch the whole film here: https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/index.php/gems-for-donation "The Big City" is a classic crime drama. We have included this film in our program to illustrate the work and contributions of Marceline Day, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. The last known copy of the film "The Big City" perished in 1967 in the MGM vaults fire that also destroyed "London after Midnight". Directed by Tod Browning Written by Tod Browning, Waldemar Young Starring Lon Chaney, Marceline Day Cinematography Henry Sharp Editing by Harry Reynolds, Irving Thalberg (uncredited) Distributed by MGM Release date March 24, 1928 Country United States Language Silent, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."