Torchy Runs for Mayor(1939)
Ever see a political ring turned into a wedding ring? No? Then just keep an eye on that right honorable honey...Torchy Blane!
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.
Movie: Torchy Runs for Mayor
Top 10 Billed Cast
Torchy Blane
Steve McBride
Gahagan
Dr. Dolan
Captain McTavish
Desk Sergeant Graves
Spuds O'Brien
Hubert Ward
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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.
Release Date
1939-05-13
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5.857
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Ever see a political ring turned into a wedding ring? No? Then just keep an eye on that right honorable honey...Torchy Blane!
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