The Great Mcginty (1940)

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Written by Preston Sturges

Directed by Preston Sturges

Running Time: 105 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1940

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

Satire of crooked politicians and one lucky tramp-turned-governor, who impresses local bosses when he manages to vote 37 times in a city election. Star playwright Preston Sturges convinced Hollywood to let him direct as well as write, taking no salary but kicking off a great career

Cast

Brian DonlevyDaniel 'Dan' McGinty
Muriel AngelusCatherine McGinty
Akim TamiroffThe Boss
Allyn JoslynGeorge
William DemarestThe Politician
Louis Jean HeydtTommy Thompson
Harry RosenthalLouie
Arthur HoytMayor Wilfred T. Tillinghast
Libby TaylorBessy
Thurston HallMr. Maxwell
Steffi DunaThe Dancing Girl
Esther HowardMadame Juliette La Jolla
Frank MoranThe Boss' chauffeur
Jimmy ConlinThe Lookout
Dewey RobinsonBenny Felgman

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