The Mayor of 44th Street

Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot

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."

Run Time

1h 26m

Original Title

The Mayor of 44th Street

Genre

Drama, Music, Romance

Country

United States of America

Language

English

Official Release Date

October 15, 1942

Available Via

Streaming on TCM

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