The Mayor of Hell (1933)

Name: The Mayor of Hell
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1933
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: James Cagney, Madge Evans, Frankie Darro, Dudley Digges, Arthur Byron

1h 30m United States of America

Crime Drama

Plot

A group of troubled teens finds themselves at the State Reformatory, ruled by the ruthless Thompson. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when former gangster Patsy Gargan steps in as Deputy Commissioner, eager to implement progressive changes. His unconventional methods spark hope among the young inmates, but Thompson feels threatened and devises a plan to undermine Gargan’s authority. As tensions rise, the clash of ideals between the two men could determine the fate of the reformatory and the lives of its residents.

Cast

James Cagney Madge Evans Frankie Darro Dudley Digges Arthur Byron Allen Jenkins Sheila Terry Robert Barrat Allen 'Farina' Hoskins Harold Huber Dorothy Peterson G. Pat Collins Edwin Maxwell John Marston William V. Mong