The Great McGinty (1940)
It's Two-Fisted FUN! A fightin' fool gives you laughter of a lifetime..!
Storyline
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 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 23, 1940 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | black and white, politics, great depression, hobo, depression era, banana republic, election fraud |
FAQ
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 Aug 23, 1940 (status: Released).
Who directed The Great McGinty?
Preston Sturges directed The Great McGinty.
What is the TMDB rating of The Great McGinty?
The Great McGinty has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 80 votes.