The Mayor of 44th Street (1942)
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."
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Alfred E. Green
Writing:
- Lewis R. Foster
- Robert Hardy Andrews
- Frank Ryan
Stars:
Release Date: 1942-10-15
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 86
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Mamie
Joe Jonathan
Jessey Lee
Tommy Fallon
Ed Kirby
Vicky Lane
Freddy Martin
Bits McKarg
Herman
Shoemaker, Lawyer to Ed Kirby
Lou Luddy
Hilda, Telephone Operator
Jerry, Head Waiter
Carter, the General Manager (as John H. Dilson)
