
The Mayor of 44th Street

The Mayor of 44th Street1942
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The Mayor of 44th Street
1h 26m·Drama, Music, Romance
Directed by Alfred E. Green·1942
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5.0/10 avgAverage user ratingIn 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."
DirectorAlfred E. GreenCinematographyRobert De GrasseScreenplayLewis R. FosterStudioRKO Radio Pictures
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Joe Jonathan | |
| Jessey Lee | |
| Tommy Fallon | |
| Ed Kirby | |
| Vicky Lane | |
| Freddy Martin | |
| Bits McKarg | |
| Herman | |
| Mamie | |
| EEddie HartGromm | Gromm |
| RRoberta SmithRed | Red |
| Shoemaker, Lawyer to Ed Kirby | |
| Lou Luddy | |
| Hilda, Telephone Operator | |
| Jerry, Head Waiter | |
| KKen LundyDude (as Kenneth Lundy) | Dude (as Kenneth Lundy) |
| Carter, the General Manager (as John H. Dilson) |