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The Mayor of 44th Street

MEET THE GUT WHO DISHED IT OUT...because he got tired of taking it

4.2 average rating
4.2
English / 86 MIN. / 1942

The Genres

The 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."

The Cast

George MurphyAnne ShirleyWilliam GarganRichard BarthelmessJoan MerrillFreddy MartinRex DowningMillard MitchellMary WickesEddie HartRoberta SmithMarten LamontWalter ReedEsther MuirLee BonnellKen LundyJohn Dilson

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