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The Mayor of 44th Street

1942·Directed by Alfred E. Green

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Released
October 15, 1942
Runtime
1h 26m

About The Mayor of 44th Street

  • Drama
  • Music
  • Romance

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."

Director
  • Alfred E. Green
Writers
  • Lewis R. Foster
  • FRFrank Ryan
  • RHRobert Hardy Andrews

Principal cast

In billing order
  • George MurphyJoe Jonathan
  • Anne ShirleyJessey Lee
  • William GarganTommy Fallon
  • Richard BarthelmessEd Kirby
  • Joan MerrillVicky Lane
  • Freddy MartinFreddy Martin
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