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The Chief

Directed by Charles Reisner
1933    65m    Approved
4.7
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.
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Cast of The Chief
  • Ed WynnHenry Summers
  • Charles 'Chic' SaleUncle Joe
  • Dorothy MackaillDixie Dean
  • Mickey RooneyWillie
  • William 'Stage' BoydDan O'Rourke
  • C. Henry GordonPaul Clayton
  • Purnell PrattAl Morgan
  • Effie EllsterMa Summers
  • Nat PendletonBig Mike
  • Bradley PageDapper Dan
  • George GivotGreek Clothing Merchant
  • Tom WilsonBlink, a Henchman
  • Bob PerryFrank, a Henchman
  • Luis AlberniMan at Alderman Meeting (uncredited)
  • Jack BaxleyGussie, Assistant Ringmaster (uncredited)
  • Heinie ConklinMan Dropping Coin in Hat
  • George ErnestBoy at Circus
  • Jim FarleyArresting Policeman
  • Frank HagneyFireman
  • Eddie HartSam, a Henchman
  • Al HillHenchman Who Gets Kicked (uncredited)
  • Tenen HoltzBald Henchman at Cabin
  • Arthur HoytMan at Alderman Meeting
  • Wilbur MackMan at Alderman Meeting
  • George MagrillFireman
  • Sam McDanielBootblack
  • Tom McGuireFire Captain
  • Graham McNameeHimself - Radio Announcer and Bandleader
  • Greta MeyerLittle Heinie's Mother
  • Frank O'ConnorCustomer Wanting Hat
  • Lee PhelpsTim, a Man Watching Fire
  • Syd SaylorScared Man Against Lamppost
  • Jackie SearlLittle Heinie in Hat Department
  • Charles SellonFire Chief at Statue Unveiling
  • John SheehanCharlie, a Streetcleaner
  • Carl StockdaleCity Editor

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