In Old Chicago Reviews

Like San Francisco, events sort of just happen and allegiances just sort of shift around to stall time before the grand finale.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4

can't hold our interest for much more than five minutes

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5

Under Henry King's direction there is little of the old Fox pep.

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As a film entertainment it is socko.

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Zanuck's disaster film, part of cycle that includes Ford's superior Hurricane, is not as entertaining as MGM's San Francisco, but the set-pieces of crowds, riots, and cattle stampedes during the fire are impressive.

Full Review | Original Score: B-

Nothing extraordinary in retrospect, but it is genial enough.

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Mr. King's direction, occasionally, is inspired, and the photography has unusual style and dramatic impact.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

With a star-filled cast and a fitful sense of drama, it's pretty much the same old recipe as the equivalent cycle of megabudget '70s exploiters, but the climactic conflagration is certainly worth the wait.

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Chicago makes up in atmosphere and color what it lacks in historical accuracy.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4