The Mayor of 44th Street
“MEET THE GUT WHO DISHED IT OUT...because he got tired of taking it”
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."
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George Murphy
Joe Jonathan
Anne Shirley
Jessey Lee
William Gargan
Tommy Fallon
Richard Barthelmess
Ed Kirby
Joan Merrill
Vicky Lane
Freddy Martin
Freddy Martin
Rex Downing
Bits McKarg
Millard Mitchell
Herman
Mary Wickes
Mamie
Eddie Hart
Gromm
Roberta Smith
Red
Marten Lamont
Shoemaker, Lawyer to Ed Kirby
Walter Reed
Lou Luddy
Esther Muir
Hilda, Telephone Operator
Lee Bonnell
Jerry, Head Waiter
Ken Lundy
Dude (as Kenneth Lundy)
John Dilson
Carter, the General Manager (as John H. Dilson)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Lewis R. Foster, Frank Ryan
- Original Score
- Harry Revel
- Original Title
- The Mayor of 44th Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Lewis R. Foster, Frank Ryan, Robert Hardy Andrews
Harry Revel
Robert De Grasse
Irene Morra
Cliff Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Lewis R. Foster
Screenplay
Cliff Reid
Producer
Frank Ryan
Screenplay
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Costume Design
Irene Morra
Editor
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Mayor of 44th Street
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What is The Mayor of 44th Street about?
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."
Who directed The Mayor of 44th Street?
The Mayor of 44th Street was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in The Mayor of 44th Street?
The principal cast of The Mayor of 44th Street includes George Murphy, Anne Shirley, William Gargan, Richard Barthelmess, Joan Merrill.
When was The Mayor of 44th Street released and how long is it?
The Mayor of 44th Street was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mayor of 44th Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mayor of 44th Street was composed by Harry Revel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mayor of 44th Street?
The Mayor of 44th Street holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).