Dan McGinty has great success in his chosen field of crooked politics, but he endangers it all in one crazy moment of honesty.Dan McGinty has great success in his chosen field of crooked politics, but he endangers it all in one crazy moment of honesty.Dan McGinty has great success in his chosen field of crooked politics, but he endangers it all in one crazy moment of honesty.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 1 win total
- The Boss' Chauffeur
- (as Frank C. Moran)
- Catherine's Girl (Age 6)
- (as Mary Thomas)
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- TriviaThis is the first movie to show the credit "Written and Directed by...." followed by just one name: Preston Sturges.
- GoofsWhen McGinty enters the hall after being elected mayor, a moving shadow of the camera is visible on a pillar in the foreground.
- Quotes
Skeeters: If it wasn't for graft, you'd get a very low type of people in politics. Men without ambition. Jellyfish.
Catherine: Especially since you can't rob the people anyway.
Skeeters: Sure. How was that?
Catherine: What you rob, you spend, and what you spend goes back to the people. So, where's the robbery? I read that in one of my father's books.
Skeeters: That book should be in every home.
The story begins with Brian Donlevy playing a tough mug lining up at a soup kitchen. He's obviously down and out and manages to stumble into a great little racket--a racket that gets the attention of the big boss in town (Akim Tamiroff). After proving that he's a man with no scruples and a desire to make it big, he quickly moves up the organization. Soon, he goes from hobo to mayor--and eventually to the governorship! Along the way, he marries a very nice lady and has a family...and then something horrible happens--he develops a conscience! The film is a great satire about politics. Although it's quite funny, it also seems VERY believable! It also sparkles with fine dialog, interesting characters and a story that shines. Well done--and probably the best thing Donlevy ever did.
- planktonrules
- Apr 10, 2012
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- Also known as
- El gran McGinty
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- $350,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 22 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1