The Great McGinty

Year: 1940

Runtime: 82 mins

Language: English

Director: Preston Sturges

ComedyCrude humor and satireAmusing jokes and witty satireRiveting political and presidential dramaGags jokes and slapstick humor

A two‑fisted comedy told in flashback follows Depression‑era drifter Dan McGinty, hired by the city’s political machine to rig elections. His skill earns rapid promotion, and the boss makes him a nominal “reform” mayor—on the condition he marry. A sham marriage to honest Catherine triggers his downfall.

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