The Great McGinty
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Synopsis
Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who finally decides he'd be ideal as a new, nominally "reform" mayor; but this candidacy requires marriage. His in-name-only marriage to honest Catherine proves the beginning of the end for dishonest Dan...
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Brian Donlevy
Daniel 'Dan' McGinty
Muriel Angelus
Catharine McGinty
Akim Tamiroff
The Boss
Allyn Joslyn
George
William Demarest
Skeeters - The Politician
Louis Jean Heydt
Tommy Thompson
Harry Rosenthal
Louie - The Boss' Bodyguard
Arthur Hoyt
Mayor Wilfred H. Tillinghast
Libby Taylor
Bessy - The Maid
Thurston Hall
Mr. Maxwell
Steffi Duna
The Dancing Girl
Esther Howard
Madame Juliette La Jolla
Frank Moran
The Boss' Chauffeur
Jimmy Conlin
The Lookout - At Felgman's
Dewey Robinson
Benny Felgman
Donnie Kerr
Donnie - Catherine's Boy, Age 4
Mary Thomas
Mary - Catherine's Girl, Age 6
Drew Roddy
Donnie - Catherine's Boy, Age 9
Release History & Theatrical Window
Denver, Colorado
Festival / Special Debut
August 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 9, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Preston Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Preston Sturges
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- The Great McGinty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Preston Sturges
Preston Sturges
Friedrich Hollaender
William C. Mellor
Hugh Bennett
Buddy G. DeSylva, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Preston Sturges
Director
Preston Sturges
Writer
Buddy G. DeSylva
Producer
Hugh Bennett
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Great McGinty about?
Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who finally decides he'd be ideal as a new, nominally "reform" mayor; but this candidacy requires marriage. His in-name-only marriage to honest Catherine proves the beginning of the end for dishonest Dan...
Who directed The Great McGinty?
The Great McGinty was directed by Preston Sturges.
Who stars in The Great McGinty?
The principal cast of The Great McGinty includes Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus, Akim Tamiroff, Allyn Joslyn, William Demarest.
When was The Great McGinty released and how long is it?
The Great McGinty was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great McGinty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great McGinty was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great McGinty?
The Great McGinty holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).