Mr. Wise Guy (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1942, Mr. Wise Guy is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by William Nigh, running about 70 minutes. “YOU'LL WANT TO LICK 'EM...AND LOVE 'EM!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mr. Wise Guy stars Leo Gorcey as Muggs McGinnis, Bobby Jordan as Danny Collins, Huntz Hall as Glimpy Stone and Billy Gilbert as Knobby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mr. Wise Guy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Wise Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Wise Guy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Wise Guy (1942)?
- In US, Mr. Wise Guy is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mr. Wise Guy worth watching?
- Mr. Wise Guy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. Wise Guy?
- Mr. Wise Guy stars Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall, Billy Gilbert and Guinn "Big Boy" Williams.
- When was Mr. Wise Guy released?
- Mr. Wise Guy was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.