Review of The Mayor of Hell (1933) by Joel T — 08 Apr 2008
1933 was the year when Cagney's tough guy roles started getting a little more complex, which of course helped him shine a good bit brighter. In "The Mayor of Hell," Cagney takes on a character with good motivations but tough guy methods, creating a lot of tension throughout the film.
As in "Angels with Dirty Faces," his character serves to help kids, though in this film, he's almost a Father Flanagan without the collar or spirituality (or Mickey Rooney).
This review of The Mayor of Hell (1933) was written by Joel T on 08 Apr 2008.
The Mayor of Hell has generally received positive reviews.
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