Mr. Wise Guy

Where to watch Mr. Wise Guy in Japan

Mr. Wise Guy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 30 May 2026.

About Mr. Wise Guy

Mr. Wise Guy is a 1942 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by William Nigh, starring Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan and Huntz Hall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mr. Wise Guy in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

The gang is sent to the Wilton Reform School after they are unjustly convicted of stealing a truck. Bill Collins, brother of co-leader Danny, becomes involved in a killing and, while also innocent, is convicted and sentenced to death. Through a series of events, Muggs, Glimpy, Danny and the rest of the gang, learn that Knobby, a henchman of Luke Manning, knows something about the murder.

Top cast

Leo Gorcey

Muggs McGinnis

Bobby Jordan

Danny Collins

Huntz Hall

Glimpy Stone

Billy Gilbert

Knobby

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Luke Manning

Douglas Fowley

Bill Collins

Joan Barclay

Ann Mitchell

Warren Hymer

Dratler

Ann Doran

Dorothy Melton

Jack Mulhall

Jim Barnes

Gabriel Dell

Charlie Manning

Sidney Miller

Charlie Horse

David Gorcey

Peewee

B

Bobby Stone

Chalky Jones

D

Dick Ryan

Jed Miller

Benny Rubin

Second Waiter

B

Bill Lawrence

Skinny

Stanley Blystone

Policeman (uncredited)

Frank O'Connor

Reformatory Guard (uncredited)

Charles Sullivan

Policeman (uncredited)

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