Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th
Jun 17, 1979 · 54m
Director
Scott CraigOverview
An investigative documentary that focuses on political activities in the 47th Ward of Chicago and on the relationship between party politics and the park district. Originally aired on local Chicago news station WBBM-TV in 1979, the documentary details machine politics, patronage, clientelism and bribery that ran rife in Chicago's 47th Ward under the helm of Democratic Party Committeeman Ed Kelly. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from The Brinson Foundation.
Cast of Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th
Crew of Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th
Scott CraigDirector, Producer- Michael FlanneryWriter
- Carol EastmanEditor
- Molly BedellAssociate Producer
- Jim MahoneyCamera Operator
- Steve GoldenCamera Operator
- Glenn WilliamsSound
- Roger AndersonLighting Coordinator
- Dominic ContursiLighting Coordinator
- Ken MazawaAssistant Camera
- Lenny KayeMusic Coordinator
- Jim MulroyanArt Direction
- Fred BurtonGraphic Designer
About Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th
What is Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th about?
An investigative documentary that focuses on political activities in the 47th Ward of Chicago and on the relationship between party politics and the park district. Originally aired on local Chicago news station WBBM-TV in 1979, the documentary details machine politics, patronage, clientelism and bribery that ran rife in Chicago's 47th Ward under the helm of Democratic Party Committeeman Ed…
When was Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th released?
Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th was released on June 17, 1979.
How long is Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?
Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th runs 54 minutes.
Who directed Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?
Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th was directed by Scott Craig.
Who is in the cast of Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th?
The cast of Ed Kelly and the Fighting 47th includes Walter Jacobson (Narrator), Ed Kelly (Himself), Lanny Lukhoff (Himself) and Michael Bilandic (Himself).