In the midst of the Great Depression, a down-on-his-luck man named Dan McGinty is recruited by a city's political machine to assist with fraudulent voting practices. His exceptional skills in this area lead to rapid advancement, ultimately earning him the nomination as a "reform" mayor, but this candidacy requires him to take on a wife. Dan's in-name-only marriage to Catherine, a kind-hearted and honest woman, marks the beginning of his downfall.
The Great McGinty
Dan McGinty's career in crooked politics reaches new heights, but a sudden moment of honesty puts everything at risk.
