The Mayor of 44th Street (1942)

The Mayor of 44th Street (1942)

MEET THE GUT WHO DISHED IT OUT...because he got tired of taking it 1942-10-15 United States of America 86 Min. PG-13
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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."

Cast

George Murphy is Joe Jonathan
Joe Jonathan
Anne Shirley is Jessey Lee
Jessey Lee
William Gargan is Tommy Fallon
Tommy Fallon
Joan Merrill is Vicky Lane
Vicky Lane
Freddy Martin is Freddy Martin
Freddy Martin
Rex Downing is Bits McKarg
Bits McKarg
Eddie Hart is Gromm
Marten Lamont is Shoemaker, Lawyer to Ed Kirby
Shoemaker, Lawyer to Ed Kirby