Mr. Wise Guy (1942)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.087 |
Directed By
William Nigh
Crew
William Nigh
Sam Katzman
Harvey Gates
Jack Henley
Sam Robins
Martin Mooney
TOP 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
Gabriel Dell
Charlie Manning
Sidney Miller
Charlie Horse
David Gorcey
Peewee
Bobby Stone
Chalky Jones
Dick Ryan
Jed Miller
Benny Rubin
Second Waiter
Bill Lawrence
Skinny
Stanley Blystone
Policeman (uncredited)
Frank O'Connor
Reformatory Guard (uncredited)
Charles Sullivan
Policeman (uncredited)
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