Mr. Wise Guy (1942)
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The gang is sent to the Wilton Reform School after they are unjustly convicted of stealing a truck. Bill Collins, brother of co-leader Danny, becomes involved in a killing and, while also innocent, is convicted and sentenced to death. Through a series of events, Muggs, Glimpy, Danny and the rest of the gang, learn that Knobby, a henchman of Luke Manning, knows something about the murder.
Director: William Nigh
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: February 20, 1942
Cast
- Leo Gorcey - Muggs McGinnis
- Bobby Jordan - Danny Collins
- Huntz Hall - Glimpy Stone
- Billy Gilbert - Knobby
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams - Luke Manning
- Douglas Fowley - Bill Collins
- Joan Barclay - Ann Mitchell
- Warren Hymer - Dratler
- Ann Doran - Dorothy Melton
- Jack Mulhall - Jim Barnes
Screenplay
- Harvey Gates (Screenplay)
- Jack Henley (Screenplay)
- Sam Robins (Screenplay)
- Martin Mooney (Story)
Production: Sam Katzman Productions, Monogram Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
east side kids
More Films by Director: William Nigh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Wise Guy about?
- The gang is sent to the Wilton Reform School after they are unjustly convicted of stealing a truck. Bill Collins, brother of co-leader Danny, becomes involved in a killing and, while also innocent, is convicted and sentenced to death. Through a series of events, Muggs, Glimpy, Danny and the rest of the gang, learn that Knobby, a henchman of Luke Manning, knows something about the murder.
- Who directed Mr. Wise Guy?
- Mr. Wise Guy was directed by William Nigh.
- Who stars in Mr. Wise Guy?
- Mr. Wise Guy stars Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall, Billy Gilbert, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Douglas Fowley.
- How long is Mr. Wise Guy?
- Mr. Wise Guy has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Wise Guy?
- Mr. Wise Guy is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Mr. Wise Guy produced?
- Mr. Wise Guy was produced in United States of America.