Mr. Wise Guy (1942)

Description: YOU'LL WANT TO LICK 'EM...AND LOVE 'EM! 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.
Director: William Nigh
Producer: william nigh
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 235 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 19:16:30
Genre: Comedy Drama Romance
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Actors


Leo Gorcey
Bobby Jordan
Huntz Hall
Billy Gilbert
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

User Reviews

connie rasinski
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
hollingsworth morse
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
antonio leonviola
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
alan james
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
martyn burke
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
charles guggenheim
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
f w murnau
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
franco prosperi
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
vernon stallings
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
bernard vorhaus
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
howard higgin
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
john p mccarthy
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
david greene
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
william j hole jr
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
alfred hitchcock
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
george templeton
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
sam white
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
ewing scott
Weak character development left me uninterested.
edward finney
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
wu fei-chie
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.

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