Hard Boiled Mahoney (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1947, Hard Boiled Mahoney is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by William Beaudine, running about 63 minutes. “They're tip-top snoopers in the tip-toe racket!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sach just lost his job as an assistant to a private detective, but he wasn't paid. Slip goes with him down to the detective's office to demand payment, but finds the office empty. A woman enters the office and mistakes Slip for the detective and convinces him to take on a case to find her sister after offering a $50 retainer.
Who’s in it. Hard Boiled Mahoney stars Leo Gorcey as Terence Aloysius 'Slip' Mahoney, Huntz Hall as Horace Debussy 'Sach' Jones, Betty Compson as Selena Webster and Gabriel Dell as Gabe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hard Boiled Mahoney has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Boiled Mahoney page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Boiled Mahoney tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Boiled Mahoney (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hard Boiled Mahoney change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hard Boiled Mahoney worth watching?
- Hard Boiled Mahoney holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Boiled Mahoney?
- Hard Boiled Mahoney stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Betty Compson, Gabriel Dell and Teala Loring.
- When was Hard Boiled Mahoney released?
- Hard Boiled Mahoney was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.