Dan McGinty has great success in his chosen field of crooked politics, but he endangers it all in one crazy moment of honesty.Dan McGinty has great success in his chosen field of crooked politics, but he endangers it all in one crazy moment of honesty.Dan McGinty has great success in his chosen field of crooked politics, but he endangers it all in one crazy moment of honesty.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 1 win total
- The Boss' Chauffeur
- (as Frank C. Moran)
- Catherine's Girl (Age 6)
- (as Mary Thomas)
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- TriviaThis is the first movie to show the credit "Written and Directed by...." followed by just one name: Preston Sturges.
- GoofsIn his victory parade as governor, McGinty rides in a car and it is clear he does not have a mustache. In the next scene, which takes place the same day at the state capitol, he has a mustache.
- Quotes
Skeeters: If it wasn't for graft, you'd get a very low type of people in politics. Men without ambition. Jellyfish.
Catherine: Especially since you can't rob the people anyway.
Skeeters: Sure. How was that?
Catherine: What you rob, you spend, and what you spend goes back to the people. So, where's the robbery? I read that in one of my father's books.
Skeeters: That book should be in every home.
This is a modern political satire. There is a small rom-com inside. It's Preston Sturges' first directing effort in a legendary $10 sale of his screenplay. Donlevy is a compelling lead. It's terrific writing and solid work overall.
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- Nov 3, 2016
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- Down Went McGinty
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- $350,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 22 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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