The Mayor of 44th Street (1942)

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."

Directing:
  • Alfred E. Green

Writing:
  • Lewis R. Foster
  • Robert Hardy Andrews
  • Frank Ryan

Stars:
Release Date: 1942-10-15
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 86
George Murphy
George Murphy
Joe Jonathan
Anne Shirley
Anne Shirley
Jessey Lee
William Gargan
William Garga...
Tommy Fallon
Richard Barthelmess
Richard Barth...
Ed Kirby
Joan Merrill
Joan Merrill
Vicky Lane
Mary Wickes
Mary Wickes
Mamie
Millard Mitchell
Millard Mitch...
Herman
Freddy Martin
Freddy Martin
Freddy Martin
Rex Downing
Rex Downing
Bits McKarg
Marten Lamont
Marten Lamont
Shoemaker, Lawyer to Ed Kirby
Walter Reed
Walter Reed
Lou Luddy
Esther Muir
Esther Muir
Hilda, Telephone Operator
Lee Bonnell
Lee Bonnell
Jerry, Head Waiter
John Dilson
John Dilson
Carter, the General Manager (as John H. Dilson)
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