Mug Town (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1942, Mug Town is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Ray Taylor, running about 59 minutes. “IT THRILLS! IT SOCKS! IT'S SWELL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steve Bell, Tommy, Pig, Ape, and String are run of town. Steve, while hopping a freight card and trying to avoid the brakeman, is killed. The boys meet Steve's mother, Alice Bell and Tommy is given a job in the storage garage which she owns jointly with Mack Steward. Steve's brother Don Bell is working with some gangsters by tipping them off on valuable merchandise that can be hijacked. Pig, Ape and String overhear Don's plans to use Tommy as the fall guy in the next hijacking.
Who’s in it. Mug Town stars Billy Halop as Tommy Davis, Huntz Hall as Pig, Grace McDonald as Norene Steward and Bernard Punsly as Ape, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mug Town has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mug Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mug Town tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mug Town (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mug Town change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mug Town worth watching?
- Mug Town holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mug Town?
- Mug Town stars Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Grace McDonald, Bernard Punsly and Gabriel Dell.
- When was Mug Town released?
- Mug Town was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.