The Mayor of 44th Street

The Mayor of 44th Street

★ 5.0IMDb Score
Released:1942-10-15
Duration:86 min
Director:Alfred E. Green
Actors:George Murphy, Anne Shirley, William Gargan, Richard Barthelmess, Joan Merrill
Production:RKO Radio Pictures

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."

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