Mr. Wise Guy
“YOU'LL WANT TO LICK 'EM...AND LOVE 'EM!”
Synopsis
The gang is sent to the Wilton Reform School after they are unjustly convicted of stealing a truck. Bill Collins, brother of co-leader Danny, becomes involved in a killing and, while also innocent, is convicted and sentenced to death. Through a series of events, Muggs, Glimpy, Danny and the rest of the gang, learn that Knobby, a henchman of Luke Manning, knows something about the murder.
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Top Cast
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Leo Gorcey
Muggs McGinnis
Bobby Jordan
Danny Collins
Huntz Hall
Glimpy Stone
Billy Gilbert
Knobby
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Luke Manning
Douglas Fowley
Bill Collins
Joan Barclay
Ann Mitchell
Warren Hymer
Dratler
Ann Doran
Dorothy Melton
Jack Mulhall
Jim Barnes
Gabriel Dell
Charlie Manning
Sidney Miller
Charlie Horse
David Gorcey
Peewee
Bobby Stone
Chalky Jones
Dick Ryan
Jed Miller
Benny Rubin
Second Waiter
Bill Lawrence
Skinny
Stanley Blystone
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Robins, Harvey Gates, Jack Henley
- Original Title
- Mr. Wise Guy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Sam Katzman Productions, Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Sam Robins, Harvey Gates, Jack Henley, Martin Mooney
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Sam Katzman
Producer
Sam Robins
Screenplay
Harvey Gates
Screenplay
Jack Henley
Screenplay
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 Mr. Wise Guy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Wise Guy about?
The gang is sent to the Wilton Reform School after they are unjustly convicted of stealing a truck. Bill Collins, brother of co-leader Danny, becomes involved in a killing and, while also innocent, is convicted and sentenced to death. Through a series of events, Muggs, Glimpy, Danny and the rest of the gang, learn that Knobby, a henchman of Luke Manning, knows something about the murder.
Who directed Mr. Wise Guy?
Mr. Wise Guy was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in Mr. Wise Guy?
The principal cast of Mr. Wise Guy includes Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall, Billy Gilbert, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams.
When was Mr. Wise Guy released and how long is it?
Mr. Wise Guy was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Wise Guy?
Mr. Wise Guy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).