The Night Mayor (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film
Released in 1932, The Night Mayor is a drama film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, running about 65 minutes. “He put the IT in politics!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Opportunistic film seeking to capitalize on a scandal in New York mayor Jimmy Walker's office before his name was out of the newspapers. Tracy plays a mayor who has a penchant for the night life, sports, the theater, and an actress, Knapp. When scandal rocks his administration, Tracy has his girl friend marry Dillaway, a writer friend, so that the press will leave him alone.
Who’s in it. The Night Mayor stars Lee Tracy as Mayor Bobby Kingston, Evalyn Knapp as Doree Dawn, Don Dillaway as Fred Field and Eugene Pallette as Hymie Shane, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Mayor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Mayor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Mayor (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Mayor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Night Mayor?
- The Night Mayor stars Lee Tracy, Evalyn Knapp, Don Dillaway, Eugene Pallette and Vince Barnett.
- When was The Night Mayor released?
- The Night Mayor was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.