Click here to visit our new site --> CafeDVD 2.0 (1942) Rating: Starring: George Murphy, Anne Shirley, William Gargan, Richard Barthelmess, Joan Merrill Director: Alfred E. Green Category: Classics, Drama, Classic Dramas, Crime Dramas, Musicals , Classic Movie Musicals, Showbiz Dramas, Music & Musicals Studio: Subtitles: Length:     The Mayor of 44th Street (1942) follows the story of a former entertainment promoter who, after falling on hard times, seeks redemption by helping young, aspiring performers make it in show business. Set against the backdrop of New York City, the film captures the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry and the personal transformations of its characters.