The Night Mayor
“He put the IT in politics!”
Synopsis
Opportunistic film seeking to capitalize on a scandal in New York mayor Jimmy Walker's office before his name was out of the newspapers. Tracy plays a mayor who has a penchant for the night life, sports, the theater, and an actress, Knapp. When scandal rocks his administration, Tracy has his girl friend marry Dillaway, a writer friend, so that the press will leave him alone.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Screenplay & Story
- Gertrude Purcell
- Original Title
- The Night Mayor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Stoloff
Gertrude Purcell, Samuel Marx
Ted Tetzlaff
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Benjamin Stoloff
Director
Gertrude Purcell
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Night Mayor.
More Like The Night Mayor
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Mayor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Mayor about?
Opportunistic film seeking to capitalize on a scandal in New York mayor Jimmy Walker's office before his name was out of the newspapers. Tracy plays a mayor who has a penchant for the night life, sports, the theater, and an actress, Knapp. When scandal rocks his administration, Tracy has his girl friend marry Dillaway, a writer friend, so that the press will leave him alone.
Who directed The Night Mayor?
The Night Mayor was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in The Night Mayor?
The principal cast of The Night Mayor includes Lee Tracy, Evalyn Knapp, Don Dillaway, Eugene Pallette, Vince Barnett.
When was The Night Mayor released and how long is it?
The Night Mayor was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.