Torchy Runs for Mayor

Torchy Runs for Mayor

Ever see a political ring turned into a wedding ring? No? Then just keep an eye on that right honorable honey...Torchy Blane!

NR 1939 · 60 min · ★ 5.9 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Torchy conducts a one woman campaign against a corrupt mayor and crime boss, and when the reform candidate is murdered, she takes up the banner.

Directed by Ray McCarey · Written by Earle Snell

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