The Chief

Summary A timid man (Ed Wynn) is thrust into the spotlight when his father is honored as a hero. He blunders into a series of adventures because of a woman (Dorothy Mackaill) and becomes a hero himself. Although two political parties try to use him for their benefit, he unwittingly foils all their plans. This is based on Wynn's famous radio character, and the film ends with Wynn on his own radio show. View more details

The Chief

Directed : Charles Reisner

Written : Arthur Caesar Robert E. Hopkins

Stars : William 'Stage' Boyd Dorothy Mackaill Charles 'Chic' Sale Ed Wynn

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Genres : Comedy

Release date : Nov 2, 1933

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Production companies : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Summary A timid man (Ed Wynn) is thrust into the spotlight when his father is honored as a hero. He blunders into a series of adventures because of a woman (Dorothy Mackaill) and becomes a hero himself. Although two political parties try to use him for their benefit, he unwittingly foils all their plans. This is based on Wynn's famous radio character, and the film ends with Wynn on his own radio show. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Nov 2, 1933

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Production companies : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

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