The Mayor of Hell(1933)
Rips the Lid from an Inferno of Human Passions!
The Mayor of Hell Synopsis
Members of a teenage gang are sent to the State Reformatory, presided over by the callous Thompson. Soon Patsy Gargan, a former gangster appointed Deputy Commissioner, arrives and takes over the administration to run the place on radical principles. Thompson needs a quick way to discredit him.
The Mayor of Hell (1933) is a crime and drama film directed by Archie Mayo, released on June 24, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars James Cagney, Madge Evans, Frankie Darro and Dudley Digges. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Archie Mayo
- Writers:
- Islin Auster, Edward Chodorov
- Producers:
- Lucien Hubbard, Edward Chodorov
- Cinematographer:
- Barney McGill
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $229,000
- Status:
- Released
The Mayor of Hell (1933) Trailer
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The Mayor of Hell Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Cagney
as Richard 'Patsy' Gargan
Madge Evans
as Dorothy Griffith
Frankie Darro
as James 'Jimmie' Smith
Dudley Digges
as Thompson
Arthur Byron
as Judge H.J. Gilbert
Allen Jenkins
as Mike
Sheila Terry
as Blonde with Mike
Robert Barrat
as Fred Smith
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
Harold Huber
as Joe
Dorothy Peterson
as Mrs. Smith
G. Pat Collins
as Brandon
Key crew
Directed by Archie Mayo, written by Islin Auster and Edward Chodorov, produced by Lucien Hubbard and Edward Chodorov.
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The Mayor of Hell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 33 ratings.
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The Mayor of Hell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mayor of Hell online?
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The Mayor of Hell (1933) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mayor of Hell?
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The main cast of The Mayor of Hell (1933) includes James Cagney, Madge Evans, Frankie Darro, Dudley Digges and Arthur Byron. The film was directed by Archie Mayo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mayor of Hell released?
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The Mayor of Hell was released on June 24, 1933 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Mayor of Hell worth watching?
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The Mayor of Hell (1933) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Mayor of Hell?
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