The Great McGinty

(1940)Directed by Preston Sturges82 minComedy
It's Two-Fisted FUN! A fightin' fool gives you laughter of a lifetime..!

Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who finally decides he'd be ideal as a new, nominally "reform" mayor; but this candidacy requires marriage. His in-name-only marriage to honest Catherine proves the beginning of the end for dishonest Dan...

Brian Donlevyas Daniel 'Dan' McGinty
Muriel Angelusas Catharine McGinty
Akim Tamiroffas The Boss
Allyn Joslynas George
William Demarestas Skeeters - The Politician
Louis Jean Heydtas Tommy Thompson
Harry Rosenthalas Louie - The Boss' Bodyguard
Arthur Hoytas Mayor Wilfred H. Tillinghast
Libby Tayloras Bessy - The Maid
Thurston Hallas Mr. Maxwell
Steffi Dunaas The Dancing Girl
Esther Howardas Madame Juliette La Jolla
Frank Moranas The Boss' Chauffeur
Jimmy Conlinas The Lookout - At Felgman's
Dewey Robinsonas Benny Felgman
Donnie Kerras Donnie - Catherine's Boy, Age 4
Mary Thomasas Mary - Catherine's Girl, Age 6
Drew Roddyas Donnie - Catherine's Boy, Age 9
Sheila Sheldonas Mary - Catherine's Girl, Age 11
GAGeorge Andersonas Charlie - Cashier (uncredited)
Sylvia Andrewas Bit Role (uncredited)
William Benedictas Farm Boy (uncredited)
Sammy Blumas Bartender (uncredited)
Richard Carleas Dr. Jonas J. Jarvis - Card Player in Cantina (uncredited)