The Mayor of 44th Street(1942)
MEET THE GUT WHO DISHED IT OUT...because he got tired of taking it
The Mayor of 44th Street Synopsis
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."
The Mayor of 44th Street (1942) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Alfred E. Green, released on October 15, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars George Murphy, Anne Shirley, William Gargan and Richard Barthelmess. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred E. Green
- Writers:
- Lewis R. Foster, Frank Ryan, Robert Hardy Andrews
- Producers:
- Cliff Reid
- Cinematographer:
- Robert De Grasse
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Mayor of 44th Street Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Murphy
as Joe Jonathan
Anne Shirley
as Jessey Lee
William Gargan
as Tommy Fallon
Richard Barthelmess
as Ed Kirby
Joan Merrill
as Vicky Lane
Freddy Martin
as Freddy Martin
Rex Downing
as Bits McKarg
Millard Mitchell
as Herman
Mary Wickes
as Mamie
- Eddie Hart
Eddie Hart
as Gromm
- Roberta Smith
Roberta Smith
as Red
Marten Lamont
as Shoemaker, Lawyer to Ed Kirby
Key crew
Directed by Alfred E. Green, written by Lewis R. Foster, Frank Ryan and Robert Hardy Andrews, produced by Cliff Reid.
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The Mayor of 44th Street Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Mayor of 44th Street – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mayor of 44th Street online?
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The Mayor of 44th Street (1942) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mayor of 44th Street?
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The main cast of The Mayor of 44th Street (1942) includes George Murphy, Anne Shirley, William Gargan, Richard Barthelmess and Joan Merrill. The film was directed by Alfred E. Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mayor of 44th Street released?
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The Mayor of 44th Street was released on October 15, 1942 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Mayor of 44th Street worth watching?
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The Mayor of 44th Street (1942) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.