Torchy Runs for Mayor
“Ever see a political ring turned into a wedding ring? No? Then just keep an eye on that right honorable honey...Torchy Blane!”
Synopsis
Torchy conducts a one woman campaign against a corrupt mayor and crime boss, and when the reform candidate is murdered, she takes up the banner.
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Top Cast
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Glenda Farrell
Torchy Blane
Barton MacLane
Steve McBride
Tom Kennedy
Gahagan
John Miljan
Dr. Dolan
Frank Shannon
Captain McTavish
Joe Cunningham
Maxie - Editor
George Guhl
Desk Sergeant Graves
Joe Downing
Spuds O'Brien
Irving Bacon
Hubert Ward
John Butler
Chuck Ball
Charles Richman
Mayor John Saunders
John Harron
Dibble
Fern Barry
Secretary (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
Dolan's Butler (uncredited)
Tommy Bupp
Urchin (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
Store Customer (uncredited)
Jimmy Conlin
Coroner (uncredited)
Alice Connors
Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray McCarey
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Snell
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Torchy Runs for Mayor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray McCarey
Earle Snell, Frederick Nebel, Irving Rubine
Howard Jackson
Warren Lynch
Everett Dodd
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Ray McCarey
Director
Earle Snell
Screenplay
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Everett Dodd
Editor
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Warren Lynch
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torchy Runs for Mayor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Torchy Runs for Mayor about?
Torchy conducts a one woman campaign against a corrupt mayor and crime boss, and when the reform candidate is murdered, she takes up the banner.
Who directed Torchy Runs for Mayor?
Torchy Runs for Mayor was directed by Ray McCarey.
Who stars in Torchy Runs for Mayor?
The principal cast of Torchy Runs for Mayor includes Glenda Farrell, Barton MacLane, Tom Kennedy, John Miljan, Frank Shannon.
When was Torchy Runs for Mayor released and how long is it?
Torchy Runs for Mayor was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Torchy Runs for Mayor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Torchy Runs for Mayor was composed by Howard Jackson.
Is Torchy Runs for Mayor based on a book or true story?
Torchy Runs for Mayor is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Frederick Nebel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Torchy Runs for Mayor?
Torchy Runs for Mayor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).