The Mayor of 44th Street

The Mayor of 44th Street

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1942-10-15

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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The Mayor of 44th Street

Storyline

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."

Released

1942-10-15

Runtime

86

Director

Alfred E. Green

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Music

Romance

Language

English

Production

RKO Radio Pictures

Casts

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    George Murphy

    George Murphy
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    Anne Shirley

    Anne Shirley
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    William Gargan

    William Gargan
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    Richard Barthelmess

    Richard Barthelmess
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    Joan Merrill

    Joan Merrill
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    Freddy Martin

    Freddy Martin
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    Rex Downing

    Rex Downing
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    Millard Mitchell

    Millard Mitchell
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    Mary Wickes

    Mary Wickes
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    Eddie Hart

    Eddie Hart
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    Roberta Smith

    Roberta Smith
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    Marten Lamont

    Marten Lamont
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    Walter Reed

    Walter Reed
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    Esther Muir

    Esther Muir
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    Lee Bonnell

    Lee Bonnell
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    Ken Lundy

    Ken Lundy
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    John Dilson

    John Dilson