The Mayor of 44th Street

The story

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."

Cast & crew

George MurphyJoe Jonathan

Anne ShirleyJessey Lee

William GarganTommy Fallon

Richard BarthelmessEd Kirby

Joan MerrillVicky Lane

Freddy MartinFreddy Martin

Rex DowningBits McKarg

Millard MitchellHerman

Mary WickesMamie

Eddie Hart

Eddie HartGromm

Roberta Smith

Roberta SmithRed

Marten LamontShoemaker, Lawyer to Ed Kirby