Me and My Gal (1932)

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Danny Dolan (Spencer Tracy) is a good-hearted, streetwise waterfront beat cop in New York City who gets promoted to detective when he saves the life of a drunk (Will Stanton) who falls into the river. He also strikes up an acquaintanceship with Helen Riley (Joan Bennett), a wisecracking waitress at… More Danny Dolan (Spencer Tracy) is a good-hearted, streetwise waterfront beat cop in New York City who gets promoted to detective when he saves the life of a drunk (Will Stanton) who falls into the river. He also strikes up an acquaintanceship with Helen Riley (Joan Bennett), a wisecracking waitress at a nearby diner, which leads to a potential romance. Each one's bravado and tough self-image could stop them from admitting how they feel about each other, and also getting in the way of their romance are Detective Allen (Adrian Morris), who let wanted hood Duke Castenega (George Walsh -- the director's brother) slip off of a boat and into the country while Danny was making his rescue; Helen's dimwitted sister Kate (Marion Burns, who is marrying dull, steady, loyal Eddie Collins (George Chandler) but used to date Duke and can't bring herself push him out of her life; and Duke himself, who turns up on the run from a murder charge and decides to hide out in Kate's home. ~ Bruce Eder, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 18 min.
Directed By: Raoul Walsh
Written By: Philip Klein
Genres: Comedy, Drama

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1932 Wide

Critic Reviews

Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Uneven but sometimes inventive comedy drama, set among the working poor in the Depression.
Armond White, New York Press
Me and My Gal justifies the loftiest standards of realism and entertainment.
Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies
The wonder of Spencer Tracy is that he never looks like he's acting.