The Mayor of 44th Street

The Mayor of 44th Street

40% | Oct 15, 1942 | Drama, Music, Romance

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."

Featured Cast

Alfred E. Green
Director
Lewis R. Foster
Screenplay

Cast

Joe Jonathan
George Murphy
Joe Jonathan
Jessey Lee
Anne Shirley
Jessey Lee
Tommy Fallon
William Gargan
Tommy Fallon
Vicky Lane
Joan Merrill
Vicky Lane

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