The Mayor of 44th Street (1942)
MEET THE GUT WHO DISHED IT OUT...because he got tired of taking it
In this drama, an ex-vaudevillian dancer opens up a dance band agency and help street kids at the same time by hiring them to help out. Unfortunately, the local gang of hood's leader resists his attempts. More trouble ensues when the dancer helps a convict gain parole by hiring him. It later turns out that the ex-con is only interested in trying to use the agency as a front for extortion. Songs include the Oscar nominated "When There's a Breeze on Lake Louise," "Your Face Looks Familiar," "Heavenly, Isn't He?" "Let's Forget It," "You're Bad For Me," and "A Million Miles From Manhattan."
Director: Alfred E. Green
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: October 15, 1942
Cast
- George Murphy - Joe Jonathan
- Anne Shirley - Jessey Lee
- William Gargan - Tommy Fallon
- Richard Barthelmess - Ed Kirby
- Joan Merrill - Vicky Lane
- Freddy Martin - Freddy Martin
- Rex Downing - Bits McKarg
- Millard Mitchell - Herman
- Mary Wickes - Mamie
- Eddie Hart - Gromm
Screenplay
- Lewis R. Foster (Screenplay)
- Frank Ryan (Screenplay)
- Robert Hardy Andrews (Story)
Music: Harry Revel
Cinematography: Robert De Grasse
Editing: Irene Morra
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
thug, waiter, manhattan, new york city, watchman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mayor of 44th Street about?
- In this drama, an ex-vaudevillian dancer opens up a dance band agency and help street kids at the same time by hiring them to help out. Unfortunately, the local gang of hood's leader resists his attempts. More trouble ensues when the dancer helps a convict gain parole by hiring him. It later turns out that the ex-con is only interested in trying to use the agency as a front for extortion. Songs include the Oscar nominated "When There's a Breeze on Lake Louise," "Your Face Looks Familiar," "Heavenly, Isn't He?" "Let's Forget It," "You're Bad For Me," and "A Million Miles From Manhattan."
- Who directed The Mayor of 44th Street?
- The Mayor of 44th Street was directed by Alfred E. Green.
- Who stars in The Mayor of 44th Street?
- The Mayor of 44th Street stars George Murphy, Anne Shirley, William Gargan, Richard Barthelmess, Joan Merrill, Freddy Martin.
- How long is The Mayor of 44th Street?
- The Mayor of 44th Street has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Mayor of 44th Street?
- The Mayor of 44th Street is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- Where was The Mayor of 44th Street produced?
- The Mayor of 44th Street was produced in United States of America.