The Great McGinty(1940)
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The Great McGinty Synopsis
Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who finally decides he'd be ideal as a new, nominally "reform" mayor; but this candidacy requires marriage. His in-name-only marriage to honest Catherine proves the beginning of the end for dishonest Dan...
The Great McGinty (1940) is a comedy film directed by Preston Sturges, released on August 1, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus, Akim Tamiroff and Allyn Joslyn. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Preston Sturges
- Writers:
- Preston Sturges
- Producers:
- Buddy G. DeSylva
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Mellor
- Composer:
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Great McGinty (1940) Trailer
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The Great McGinty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brian Donlevy
as Daniel 'Dan' McGinty
Muriel Angelus
as Catharine McGinty
Akim Tamiroff
as The Boss
Allyn Joslyn
as George
William Demarest
as Skeeters - The Politician
Louis Jean Heydt
as Tommy Thompson
Harry Rosenthal
as Louie - The Boss' Bodyguard
Arthur Hoyt
as Mayor Wilfred H. Tillinghast
Libby Taylor
as Bessy - The Maid
Thurston Hall
as Mr. Maxwell
Steffi Duna
as The Dancing Girl
Esther Howard
as Madame Juliette La Jolla
Key crew
Directed by Preston Sturges, written by Preston Sturges, produced by Buddy G. DeSylva.
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The Great McGinty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 80 ratings.
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The Great McGinty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great McGinty online?
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The Great McGinty (1940) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Great McGinty?
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The main cast of The Great McGinty (1940) includes Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus, Akim Tamiroff, Allyn Joslyn and William Demarest. The film was directed by Preston Sturges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great McGinty released?
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The Great McGinty was released on August 1, 1940 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Great McGinty worth watching?
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The Great McGinty (1940) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Great McGinty?
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Yes. The official The Great McGinty trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.