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The Mayor of 44th Street
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."
Stars: George Murphy, Anne Shirley, William Gargan, Richard Barthelmess, Joan Merrill, Freddy Martin
Crew: Alfred E. Green (Director), Lewis R. Foster (Screenplay), Frank Ryan (Screenplay), Robert Hardy Andrews (Story), Cliff Reid (Producer), Harry Revel (Music)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures
Runtime: 86 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Oct 15, 1942
IMDb: 7
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