Movie

The Mayor of Hell

“Rips the Lid from an Inferno of Human Passions!”

★ 7.0(33)19331h 30m

The Mayor of Hell isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Portugal right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Mayor of Hell

🇵🇹 Portugal

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Portugal right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Streaming in other regions

🇦🇺 AU🇨🇦 CA🇫🇷 FR🇳🇿 NZ🇷🇴 RO🇺🇸 US

Good to know

Director: Archie Mayo
Release date: 1933-06-24
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Budget: $229,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Mayor of Hell — trailer

About The Mayor of Hell

The Mayor of Hell is a 1933 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Archie Mayo, starring James Cagney, Madge Evans and Frankie Darro. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mayor of Hell in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Members of a teenage gang are sent to the State Reformatory, presided over by the callous Thompson. Soon Patsy Gargan, a former gangster appointed Deputy Commissioner, arrives and takes over the administration to run the place on radical principles. Thompson needs a quick way to discredit him.

Cast

James Cagney

Richard 'Patsy' Gargan

Madge Evans

Dorothy Griffith

Frankie Darro

James 'Jimmie' Smith

Dudley Digges

Thompson

Arthur Byron

Judge H.J. Gilbert

Allen Jenkins

Mike

Sheila Terry

Blonde with Mike

Robert Barrat

Fred Smith

Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway

Harold Huber

Joe

Dorothy Peterson

Mrs. Smith

G. Pat Collins

Brandon

Themes & keywords

firejudgenurseyouth ganggangsolitary confinementjuvenile delinquentreformatorypre-codereform schoolrevoltsick childreformerracketeerescape attempt

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mayor of Hell in Portugal?+

The Mayor of Hell is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Mayor of Hell on Netflix?+

The Mayor of Hell is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is The Mayor of Hell?+

The Mayor of Hell has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Mayor of Hell?+

The Mayor of Hell stars James Cagney, Madge Evans, Frankie Darro, Dudley Digges and Arthur Byron.

When did The Mayor of Hell come out?+

The Mayor of Hell is a 1933 movie directed by Archie Mayo.

What genre is The Mayor of Hell?+

The Mayor of Hell is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Mayor of Hell?+

The Mayor of Hell was directed by Archie Mayo.