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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User Reviews
norman thomson
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
john evans
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
ngai hoi-fung
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
kinji fukasaku
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
ralph murphy
I found it difficult to stay invested.
joe cheung tung-cho
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
alfred zeisler
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
tonino ricci
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
john o'connor
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
bethel buckalew
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
freddie francis
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
ray mccarey
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
joseph kohn
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
rudolph mate
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
laszlo benedek
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
carl pierson
Great chemistry between the leads.
james polakof
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
marc b ray
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
daniel petrie
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
buster keaton
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.