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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ray mccarey
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
ted post
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
bretaigne windust
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
lynn shores
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
gianfranco baldanello
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
koji shima
I found it difficult to stay invested.
leslie pearce
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
victor halperin
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
burt p lynwood
Great chemistry between the leads.
alex nicol
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
vernon stallings
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
bert i gordon
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
robert e pearson
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
michael caffey
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
jack arnold
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
charles guggenheim
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
james dearden
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
william l nolte
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
charles f haas
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
richard wallace
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.