The Great McGinty (1940)
The Great McGinty is a 1940 comedy movie directed by Preston Sturges, with a running time of 1h 22m. It stars Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus and Akim Tamiroff.
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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What is The Great McGinty about?
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...
When was The Great McGinty released?
The Great McGinty was released on 1 August 1940.
How long is The Great McGinty?
The Great McGinty runs 1h 22m.
Who made The Great McGinty?
The Great McGinty was directed by Preston Sturges.
Where can I watch The Great McGinty?
The Great McGinty is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Great McGinty
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Cast
- Brian Donlevy as Daniel 'Dan' McGinty
- Muriel Angelus as Catharine McGinty
- Akim Tamiroff as The Boss
- Allyn Joslyn as George
- William Demarest as Skeeters - The Politician
- Louis Jean Heydt as Tommy Thompson
- Harry Rosenthal as Louie - The Boss' Bodyguard
- Arthur Hoyt as Mayor Wilfred H. Tillinghast
- Libby Taylor as Bessy - The Maid
- Thurston Hall as Mr. Maxwell
- Steffi Duna as The Dancing Girl
- Esther Howard as Madame Juliette La Jolla