The Mayor of 44th Street

The Mayor of 44th Street

1942 · 1h 26m

1Nom

Directed by Alfred E. Green

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."

Awards

15th Academy Awards· 1943

Details

Released
15 October 1942
Runtime
1h 26m
Director
Alfred E. Green
Writers
Lewis R. Foster, Frank Ryan, Robert Hardy Andrews
Countries
United States of America
Languages
English
Production
RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

  • George Murphy
  • Anne Shirley
  • William Gargan
  • Richard Barthelmess
  • Joan Merrill
  • Freddy Martin
  • Rex Downing
  • Millard Mitchell
  • Mary Wickes
  • EEddie Hart