The Mayor of 44th Street
1942, English. Directed by Alfred E. Green.
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."
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Mayor of 44th Street is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alfred E. GreenDirector
- George MurphyJoe Jonathan
- Anne ShirleyJessey Lee
- William GarganTommy Fallon
- Richard BarthelmessEd Kirby
- Joan MerrillVicky Lane
- Freddy MartinFreddy Martin
- Rex DowningBits McKarg
- Millard MitchellHerman
- Mary WickesMamie
- Eddie HartGromm
- Roberta SmithRed
- Marten LamontShoemaker, Lawyer to Ed Kirby
Details
- Released
- 15 October 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lewis R. Foster, Frank Ryan, Robert Hardy Andrews
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The Mayor of 44th Street runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Mayor of 44th Street is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Mayor of 44th Street is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mayor of 44th Street?
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Who directed The Mayor of 44th Street?
The Mayor of 44th Street (1942) was directed by Alfred E. Green and stars George Murphy, Anne Shirley, William Gargan.