The Mayor of 44th Street

The Mayor of 44th Street is a 1942 film directed by Alfred E. Green. It stars George Murphy and Anne Shirley.[2] It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1943.

The Mayor of 44th Street
Directed byAlfred E. Green
Written byRobert Hardy Andrews
Screenplay byLewis R. Foster
Frank Ryan
Based onThe Mayor of 44th Street
1940 story in Collier's
by John Cleveland and Luther Davis
Produced byCliff Reid
StarringGeorge Murphy
CinematographyRobert De Grasse
Edited byIrene Morra
Music byC. Bakaleinikoff
Distributed byRKO Pictures
Release date
  • May 15, 1942 (1942-05-15) (U.S.)[1]
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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George Murphy is a reformed crook who has made a success as a booking agent for big bands at supper clubs. Richard Barthelmess is his ex-partner who is up for parole and needs the promise of a job to get out of prison. George volunteers to help out and offers him a place at his agency.

Before long, Richard has returned to his old ways and is pushing “ protection “ to the bands they represent. When Murphy finds out, he immediately cans the crook.

A spree of violence ensues as the criminal gang ups the ante. Barthelmess turns up the pressure on Murphy and torches his best club. Murphy gets a gun and goes to settle the score but he’s outsmarted. Murphy is being beaten by Barthelmess’ gang when a crowd of ordinary citizens arrive and save the day.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ "The Mayor of 44th Street: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Mayor of 44th Street (1942) - Alfred E. Green - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
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