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The Mighty McGurk (1947)

1947-01-02 · 1h 25m · EN
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A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan recently arrived in the United States. Director John Waters' 1946 period comedy, set in New York's Bowery, stars Wallace Beery, Dean Stockwell, Aline MacMahon, Edward Arnold, Cameron Mitchell, Dorothy Patrick, Aubrey Mather, Clinton Sundberg, Milton Parsons, Morris Ankrum and Oliver Blake.

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Wallace BeeryWallace BeeryRoy 'Slag' McGurkDean StockwellDean StockwellNipperEdward ArnoldEdward ArnoldMike GlensonAline MacMahonAline MacMahonMamie SteepleCameron MitchellCameron MitchellJohnny BurdenDorothy PatrickDorothy PatrickCaroline GlensonMorris AnkrumMorris AnkrumFowlesClinton SundbergClinton SundbergFlexterTom KennedyTom KennedyBruiser (uncredited)Guy StockwellGuy StockwellKidAubrey MatherAubrey MatherMilbaneCharles JudelsCharles JudelsFirst Brewer

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What is The Mighty McGurk about?

A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan recently arrived in the United States. Director John Waters' 1946 period comedy, set in New York's Bowery, stars Wallace Beery, Dean Stockwell, Aline MacMahon, Edward Arnold, Cameron Mitchell, Dorothy Patrick, Aubrey Mather, Clinton Sundberg, Milton Parsons, Morris Ankrum and Oliver Blake.

How long is The Mighty McGurk?

The Mighty McGurk has a runtime of 85 minutes.