The Mayor of Hell
1933, English. Directed by Archie Mayo.
Rips the Lid from an Inferno of Human Passions!
Members of a teenage gang are sent to the State Reformatory, presided over by the callous Thompson. Soon Patsy Gargan, a former gangster appointed Deputy Commissioner, arrives and takes over the administration to run the place on radical principles. Thompson needs a quick way to discredit him.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Mayor of Hell is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Archie MayoDirector
- James CagneyRichard 'Patsy' Gargan
- Madge EvansDorothy Griffith
- Frankie DarroJames 'Jimmie' Smith
- Dudley DiggesThompson
- Arthur ByronJudge H.J. Gilbert
- Allen JenkinsMike
- Sheila TerryBlonde with Mike
- Robert BarratFred Smith
- Allen 'Farina' HoskinsJoliet "Smoke" Hemingway
- Harold HuberJoe
- Dorothy PetersonMrs. Smith
- G. Pat CollinsBrandon
Details
- Released
- 24 June 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Islin Auster, Edward Chodorov
- Budget
- $229K
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The Mayor of Hell: quick answers
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How long is The Mayor of Hell?
The Mayor of Hell runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Mayor of Hell have a post-credits scene?
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The Mayor of Hell parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mayor of Hell is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mayor of Hell on?
The Mayor of Hell is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mayor of Hell?
If you liked The Mayor of Hell, try White Heat, 20,000 Years in Sing Sing, Angels with Dirty Faces.
Who directed The Mayor of Hell?
The Mayor of Hell (1933) was directed by Archie Mayo and stars James Cagney, Madge Evans, Frankie Darro.