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The Mayor of 44th Street

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."

Release DateOctober 15, 1942
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Mayor of 44th Street
Runtime1h 26min
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LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesRKO Radio Pictures