The Great McGinty 1940

Bosley Crowther, New York Times: You won't make a mistake, believe us, if you stuff the ballot-box for The Great McGinty. Read more

Don Druker, Chicago Reader: The perfect fusion of Sturges's wit and frenzy. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: Preston Sturges's first film as writer-director (1940) and one of his most cynical comedies -- a cut below his best work, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't see it. Read more

Tom Milne, Time Out: A wonderfully dry satire. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Sturges displays plenty of ability in accentuating both the comedy and dramatic elements of his material, withal maintaining a consistent pace in the unreeling. Read more