Mr. Wise Guy(1942)
YOU'LL WANT TO LICK 'EM...AND LOVE 'EM!
Mr. Wise Guy Synopsis
The gang is sent to the Wilton Reform School after they are unjustly convicted of stealing a truck. Bill Collins, brother of co-leader Danny, becomes involved in a killing and, while also innocent, is convicted and sentenced to death. Through a series of events, Muggs, Glimpy, Danny and the rest of the gang, learn that Knobby, a henchman of Luke Manning, knows something about the murder.
Mr. Wise Guy (1942) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by William Nigh, released on February 20, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall and Billy Gilbert. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- William Nigh
- Writers:
- Jack Henley, Martin Mooney, Harvey Gates
- Producers:
- Sam Katzman
- Production:
- Sam Katzman Productions, Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Mr. Wise Guy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leo Gorcey
as Muggs McGinnis
Bobby Jordan
as Danny Collins
Huntz Hall
as Glimpy Stone
Billy Gilbert
as Knobby
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Luke Manning
Douglas Fowley
as Bill Collins
Joan Barclay
as Ann Mitchell
Warren Hymer
as Dratler
Ann Doran
as Dorothy Melton
Jack Mulhall
as Jim Barnes
Gabriel Dell
as Charlie Manning
Sidney Miller
as Charlie Horse
Key crew
Directed by William Nigh, written by Jack Henley, Martin Mooney and Harvey Gates, produced by Sam Katzman.
Explore more Comedy titles
Mr. Wise Guy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 8 ratings.
You may also like
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
2010
The Other Sister
1999
Father of the Bride
1950
Love Sarah
2020
The Prince & Me 4: The Elephant Adventure
2010
The Secret: Dare to Dream
2020
Roll Bounce
2005
What's Love Got to Do with It?
2023
Tall Girl
2019
Class Act
1992
Hitch
2005
Celeste & Jesse Forever
2012
Peter Ibbetson
1935
Madame
2017
Easy Virtue
2008
Christmas with You
2022
The Longest Ride
2015
Dear Eleanor
2016
Persuasion
2022
The Golden Bowl
2000
Movies similar to Mr. Wise Guy
Kid Dynamite
1943
Let's Get Tough
1942
East Side Kids
1940
Million Dollar Kid
1944
Pride of the Bowery
1940
Bowery Blitzkrieg
1941
Mr. Muggs Rides Again
1945
Spooks Run Wild
1941
Boys of the City
1940
Flying Wild
1941
That Gang of Mine
1940
Ghosts on the Loose
1943
Smart Alecks
1942
Follow the Leader
1944
'Neath Brooklyn Bridge
1942
Mr. Muggs Steps Out
1943
Block Busters
1944
Bowery Champs
1944
Come Out Fighting
1945
Docks of New York
1945
Mr. Wise Guy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mr. Wise Guy online?
+
Mr. Wise Guy (1942) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Pure Flix, Fandor Amazon Channel and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mr. Wise Guy?
+
The main cast of Mr. Wise Guy (1942) includes Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall, Billy Gilbert and Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams. The film was directed by William Nigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Wise Guy released?
+
Mr. Wise Guy was released on February 20, 1942 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Mr. Wise Guy worth watching?
+
Mr. Wise Guy (1942) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.