Movie Description
The Mayor of 44th Street
(1942)Overview
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."
Featured Crew
- Director : Alfred E. Green
- Producer : Cliff Reid
- Editor : Irene Morra
- Cast : George Murphy,Anne Shirley,William Gargan,Richard Barthelmess,Joan Merrill,Freddy Martin,Rex Downing,Millard Mitchell,Mary Wickes,Eddie Hart,Roberta Smith,Marten Lamont,Walter Reed,Esther Muir,Lee Bonnell,Ken Lundy,John Dilson
Cast
Joe Jonathan
Jessey Lee
Tommy Fallon
Ed Kirby
Vicky Lane
Freddy Martin
Bits McKarg
Herman
Mamie
Gromm
Red
Shoemaker, Lawyer to Ed Kirby
Lou Luddy
Hilda, Telephone Operator
Jerry, Head Waiter
Dude (as Kenneth Lundy)
Carter, the General Manager (as John H. Dilson)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Mayor of 44th Street
Status Released
Release Information
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1942-10-15
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 26m
Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Music
- Romance
