The Mayor of Hell
"Rips the Lid from an Inferno of Human Passions!"
Originally released in 1933. The Mayor of Hell is a crime/drama film. directed by Archie Mayo.
Starring James Cagney, Madge Evans, and Frankie Darro
Synopsis
Members of a teenage gang are sent to the State Reformatory, presided over by the callous Thompson. Soon Patsy Gargan, a former gangster appointed Deputy Commissioner, arrives and takes over the administration to run the place on radical principles. Thompson needs a quick way to discredit him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (31 votes)
Budget
$229K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Cagney
as Richard 'Patsy' Gargan
Madge Evans
as Dorothy Griffith
Frankie Darro
as James 'Jimmie' Smith
Dudley Digges
as Thompson
Arthur Byron
as Judge H.J. Gilbert
Allen Jenkins
as Mike
Sheila Terry
as Blonde with Mike
Robert Barrat
as Fred Smith
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
Harold Huber
as Joe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $229,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mayor of Hell about?
Members of a teenage gang are sent to the State Reformatory, presided over by the callous Thompson. Soon Patsy Gargan, a former gangster appointed Deputy Commissioner, arrives and takes over the ad...
Who directed The Mayor of Hell?
The Mayor of Hell was directed by Archie Mayo.
How long is The Mayor of Hell?
The Mayor of Hell has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Mayor of Hell released?
The Mayor of Hell was released on June 24, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mayor of Hell?
The main cast of The Mayor of Hell includes James Cagney, Madge Evans, Frankie Darro, Dudley Digges, Arthur Byron.