Summaries

Political drama about an honest but naive gubernatorial candidate who is manipulated by his corrupt campaign manager and is forced to temporarily cede power to his wife, a woman of integrity despite her shameful past.

Bo Gillis is running for Governor. Steve writes the speeches, Sylvester runs the campaign, and Bo plays the guitar. Everything is going according to plan until a hooker named Ada is set up with Bo one night. Even with her past, Bo decides to marry her, much to everyone's astonishment. After the election, she has a created biography and is very adept at handling people. Bo Gillis, as Governor, finds that he has little influence as Sylvester runs the whole operation; Bo's function is only to sign what is given to him. But while Bo is weak and fails to push his reforms, Ada is strong and adept at doing what is best for her and Bo.—Tony Fontana <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • political corruption
  • based on novel
  • politician
  • soap opera
  • female politician
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Aug 24, 1961
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations California State Capitol, Capitol Park, Sacramento, California, USA
Production companies Avon Productions (II) Chalmar Inc.

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 49m
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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