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The Great McGinty

The Great McGinty

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...

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Great McGinty
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1940-08-01
  • Runtime: 82 minutes
  • Rating: 6.9/10 (72 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.8786
  • Languages: English, Russian

Cast & Crew

Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy

as Daniel 'Dan' McGinty

Muriel Angelus

Muriel Angelus

as Catharine McGinty

Akim Tamiroff

Akim Tamiroff

as The Boss

Allyn Joslyn

Allyn Joslyn

as George

William Demarest

William Demarest

as Skeeters - The Politician

Louis Jean Heydt

Louis Jean Heydt

as Tommy Thompson

Harry Rosenthal

Harry Rosenthal

as Louie - The Boss' Bodyguard

Arthur Hoyt

Arthur Hoyt

as Mayor Wilfred H. Tillinghast

Libby Taylor

Libby Taylor

as Bessy - The Maid

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

as Mr. Maxwell

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Great McGinty (1940) ORIGINAL TRAILER

External Links

Keywords

politicsgreat depressionblack and whitedepression erabanana republichoboelection fraud

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great McGinty?

The Great McGinty is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1940-08-01.

Who are the main actors in The Great McGinty?

The main cast includes Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus, Akim Tamiroff, Allyn Joslyn, William Demarest, .

Where can I watch The Great McGinty online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Great McGinty is available.

Is The Great McGinty based on a true story?

It's Two-Fisted FUN! A fightin' fool gives you laughter of a lifetime..!

What is the IMDb rating of The Great McGinty?

The Great McGinty has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 72 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Great McGinty?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Great McGinty?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Great McGinty filmed?

The Great McGinty was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Great McGinty?

The total runtime of The Great McGinty is 82 minutes.

Is The Great McGinty suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Great McGinty?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Great McGinty.

Does The Great McGinty have a post-credit scene?

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