Mr. Wise Guy
YOU'LL WANT TO LICK 'EM...AND LOVE 'EM!
1942 · 1h 10m · Passed
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
William Nigh
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.
Director and cast
- William Nigh Director
- Leo Gorcey as Ethelbert 'Muggs' McGinnis
- Bobby Jordan as Danny Collins
- Huntz Hall as Glimpy Stone
- Billy Gilbert as Knobby
- Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams as Luke Manning
- Douglas Fowley as Bill Collins
- Joan Barclay as Ann Mitchell
- Warren Hymer as Dratler
- Ann Doran as Dorothy Melton
- Jack Mulhall Cast
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