The Old Grey Mayor
NR 1935 · 20 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy
Bob Hope wants to marry the mayor's daughter, but the mayor doesn't want his daughter to marry Bob Hope.
Directed by Lloyd French · Written by Herman Ruby
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Bob Hope Bob -
Ruth Hall Gwendolyn 'Gwennie' McGill -
Lionel Stander Alderman Tom Mulligan - S Sam Wren Marriage License Bureau Clerk
- G George Watts Mayor Alfred K. 'A.K.' McGill
- R Rose Kessner Mayor's Secretary (uncredited)
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