Movie: Mr. Wise Guy

Top 10 Billed Cast

Leo Gorcey
Leo Gorcey

Muggs McGinnis

Bobby Jordan
Bobby Jordan

Danny Collins

Huntz Hall
Huntz Hall

Glimpy Stone

Billy Gilbert
Billy Gilbert

Knobby

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Luke Manning

Douglas Fowley
Douglas Fowley

Bill Collins

Joan Barclay
Joan Barclay

Ann Mitchell

Warren Hymer
Warren Hymer

Dratler

Ann Doran
Ann Doran

Dorothy Melton

Jack Mulhall
Jack Mulhall

Jim Barnes

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1942-02-20

  • Average

    6.1

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    YOU'LL WANT TO LICK 'EM...AND LOVE 'EM!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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