Politics is a 1931 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Charles Reisner and written by Wells Root and Robert E. Hopkins. The film stars Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, Roscoe Ates, Karen Morley, and William Bakewell. The film was released on July 25, 1931, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Charles Reisner |
| Screenplay by | Wells Root Robert E. Hopkins |
| Story by | Zelda Sears Malcolm Stuart Boylan |
| Starring | Marie Dressler Polly Moran Roscoe Ates |
| Cinematography | Clyde De Vinna |
| Edited by | William S. Gray |
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| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
Crime runs rampant in Lake City and the corrupt mayor is running for another term of office and it looks as though he will win it until the women of the town, disgusted with the situation, back homebody Hattie Burns to run against him. The Women band against the men and a veritable "battle of the sexes" is on. In the end, Hattie slides to victory.
Cast
- Marie Dressler as Hattie Burns
- Polly Moran as Ivy Higgins
- Roscoe Ates as Peter Higgins
- Karen Morley as Myrtle Burns
- William Bakewell as Benny Emerson
- John Miljan as Jim Curango
- Joan Marsh as Daisy Evans
- Tom McGuire as Mayor Tom Collins
- Kane Richmond as Nifty Morgan
- Mary Alden as Mrs. Mary Evans
References
- ^ "Politics (1931) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ "Politics". AFI. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
External links
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