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The Mayor of 44th Street

MEET THE GUT WHO DISHED IT OUT...because he got tired of taking it

5.0/10 ★★★☆☆ 86 min US

Overview

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."

Cast & Crew

Director: Alfred E. Green

Cast: George Murphy, Anne Shirley, William Gargan, Richard Barthelmess, Joan Merrill, Freddy Martin, Rex Downing, Millard Mitchell, Mary Wickes, Eddie Hart, Roberta Smith, Marten Lamont

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