In Old Chicago 1938

New York Times: Mr. King's direction, occasionally, is inspired, and the photography has unusual style and dramatic impact. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: Under Henry King's direction there is little of the old Fox pep. Read more

Time Out: 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. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: As a film entertainment it is socko. Read more