The Mighty McGurk
1947 · 85 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Comedy, Adventure, Action
A retired prizefighter becomes the unlikely guardian of a young orphan boy recently arrived from England to New York's Bowery District.
Directed by John Waters · Written by Harry Clork
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Wallace Beery Roy 'Slag' McGurk -
Dean Stockwell Nipper -
Edward Arnold Mike Glenson -
Aline MacMahon Mamie Steeple -
Cameron Mitchell Johnny Burden -
Dorothy Patrick Caroline Glenson -
Morris Ankrum Fowles -
Clinton Sundberg Flexter -
Tom Kennedy Bruiser (uncredited) -
Guy Stockwell Kid -
Aubrey Mather Milbane -
Charles Judels First Brewer
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