The Mayor of 44th Street

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

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."

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Release Date

October 15, 1942

Status

Released

Original Title

The Mayor of 44th Street

Runtime

1h 26min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures